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• Wind turbines are on the horizon, but farmers are divided over whether it's a good thing
  Across the country, wind farms are being built faster than ever, but agricultural landholders are split on embracing the energy revolution while protecting food production.
• Farmers divided over hosting renewable energy projects as turbines rise in dairy country
  Across the country, wind farms are being built faster than ever, but agricultural landholders are split on embracing the energy revolution while protecting food production.
• No Farms, No Food
  Food freedom should mean open markets, farmer rights and ensuring this absolutely vital part of supporting humanity remains in the hands of many, not a few.
• With a solar farm moving in next door, Stephen is worried about his insurance
  A farmer with $50 million in public liability insurance says it will not be enough should a fire jump from his place into a new neighbouring solar farm. He says it isn't sufficient to cover "rebuilding an industrial estate" and wants the industry pick...
• BP pays $23 million for WA cropping property to pursue green energy, hydrogen plans
  The gas and energy giant purchases Daisy Downs in Western Australia's Mid West region, but says existing agricultural operations will be able to coexist with its wind and solar energy generation.
• How much should farmers be paid to host wind turbines used to make green hydrogen?
  Wind turbines have proven a windfall for farmers, who are paid fees by electricity generators to put the infrastructure on their land. But will the deals be as good for landowners embarking on lease agreements with those in the hydrogen industry? 
• 'We're very, very fearful for our land': Farmers call for overhaul of approvals for large-scale solar projects
  The development of large-scale renewable energy projects on valuable farming land remains a controversial topic, with a group of central Queensland producers the latest to express their concerns.
• Solar farm debate gets toxic over heavy metal fears
  As the number of solar farms grows in Australia, so does the debate over contaminants that solar panels might contain and the challenge of recycling used panels.
• Massive free-range chicken farm slashes costs with sustainable solar power and composting
  This 10-million-bird chicken farm has slashed its power bill and reduced its CO2 emissions by 1,500 tonnes after installing one of agriculture's most extensive solar and battery systems.
• Massive solar system paying off for Australia's largest free-range chicken farm
  This 10-million-bird chicken farm has slashed its power bill and reduced its CO2 emissions by 1,500 tonnes after installing one of agriculture's most extensive solar and battery systems.

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