BIOGAS ON DAIRY FARMS

Do you have an interest in biogas energy systems for dairy effluent? Do you want to know more about how biogas could potentially be used to provide energy for your dairy?

Agriculture Victoria is hosting this forum to explore biogas options, specifically targeting intensive dairy systems, but with relevance to larger dairies of other types also.

There is unprecedented interest and investment in intensive dairy systems in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District. These systems provide the opportunity to invest in biogas generation infrastructure capable of delivering electricity and heat for the dairy operation and more.

PROGRAM

10.00 am - Arrival and morning tea

INTRODUCTION – BIOGAS IN VICTORIA

10.30 am - Event proceedings

Kelly Wickham, Agriculture Victoria

• Anaerobic Digestion in Victoria: The current context and landscape

• Compliance and regulatory requirements

• Incentives and finance options

BIOGAS PROJECTS – INFRASTRUCTURE AND VALUE

11.15 am

Dr Stephan Tait, Centre for Agricultural Engineering, University of Southern Queensland

• Scale and biogas system types: What would a foreseeable project look like

• Infrastructure and management

• Biogas output, value and potential returns: Paybacks and project benefits

Light lunch provided

12.30 pm

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- Should you have problems registering please contact Kelly Wickham on 0456 772 641

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