Tag: Agricultural Impacts

A Bush Revolt

25th August, 2023 By Cait Kelly and Adam Morton, The Guardian Source; https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/23/renewable-energy-new-power-lines-for-transmission-risks-concerns Farmers and other landowners in parts of rural Victoria and NSW are prepared for a bitter fight over new lines needed to make Australia’s power grid fit for the transition to renewable energy. Photograph: Mike Bowers/The Guardian Australia urgently needs a grid upgrade – but … Continue reading A Bush Revolt →

Farmers Fight Hexham Plan

Farmers fight windfarm plan 11th May, 2020 By McPherson Media Group, Dairy News Australia Source: https://www.dairynewsaustralia.com.au/news/farmers-fight-windfarm-plan/ DAIRY FARMER angst is growing over plans for a giant wind farm in south-west Victoria. Farmers have joined a Moyne Shire Hexham wind farm community engagement committee and will argue that prime farming land should be kept for farming purposes. Committee … Continue reading Farmers Fight Hexham Plan →