Improving operating efficiencies and electrification are an important component of transitioning to a low emissions future.

The contribution of operations and energy use to a GHG account can vary markedly depending on the enterprise type and composition. The first step in improving your energy footprint is in understanding current energy use through conducting an energy audit.

In support of energy transitions, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation has previously published a practical guide to lowering on-farm energy use and emsissions¹. Diesel consumption for farm vehicles can be optimised (5-20 per cent) through vehicle selection, engine tuning, maintenance, set-up, and driving styles².

Transitioning to green energy production and electrification of equipment and vehicles can align with broader enterprise goals through automation and robotics, controlled traffic, precision agriculture, and use of light weight unmanned aerial vehicles³.

Opportunities for GHG emissions reduction lie in combining operation and energy efficiencies for multiple enterprise efficiencies including fossil fuel use, agronomic inputs, livestock production (shade/shelter), and labour.

Activities that target optimisation of operations and energy include:

• Solar energy and storage
• Electrification of machinery fleet
• Equipment required to carry out other activities under your FERP