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9th October 2024

AM Edition

‘Out of control’: Developers rush to lock farmers into deals

Wind and solar developers are scrambling to lock farmers into confidential deals, with one producer saying he has been contacted by 13 different companies.

Wheatbelt ire on proposed mines

More than half of Victoria is covered by mining exploration licenses, while the state’s wheatbelt farming families are fighting to stop projects going ahead.

Farmers question consultancy’s independence

Consultancy firm RMCG is being paid by solar farm developers, while advising government on the impact of renewables on agriculture.

Coalition reveal renewable energy policy

A Victorian Coalition Government would ban turbines within 2kms of homes and reinstate third-party appeal rights, if elected in 2026.

Don’t listen to scaremongers, Atlas Carbon tells Aussie farmers

Investing in carbon sequestration projects is an expensive business for farmers and some are being scared off by misinformation, an industry expert says.