The 2012 National Agricultural Energy Efficiency Conference takes place in the Lyrath Hotel Kilkenny on Thursday December 6th. The conference is jointly organised between Teagasc, SEAI,Farming Independent and Macra na Feirme and the theme of this inaugural conference is ‘Energy Smart Farming’.
The agricultural and horticultural sectors encompass a wide range of activities such as pig and poultry farming, dairy farming, crop growing and storage, yet there are a numberof common areas where energy is wasted. A cut in energy costs ultimately results in the same bottom line benefit as an increase in sales. Controlling energy usage also has a beneficial effect on crops, livestock and produce.
Energy efficiency is the first step you take to reduce your energy bills. You carry out an energy audit on your unit to identify any savings that can be made by doing things differently. Once these savings have been made then the renewable energy options can be considered.
In addition to the economic benefits there are social and environmental advantages to reducing energy consumption, such as preserving fossil fuel supply and minimising the impact of climate change. With many produce buyers now demanding that farmers and growers demonstrate their green credentials, being energy efficient can only serve to enhance your business.
Dowload brochure on: http://www.teagasc.ie/events/2012/Energy_Efficiency_DLweb.pdf
Source: HortiTrends News Room
