Agriculture and forestry are the only producing sectors that have managed to reduce emissions by around 15 percent compared to 1990 reduction measures In addition, our sector is capable of storing large amounts of carbon in soils and biomass . The sustainable circular economy helps to curb the further accumulation of harmful fossil CO 2 in the atmosphere.
The use of innovative energy technologies strengthens competitiveness and creates modern agricultural and forestry businesses for future generations. Styrian farmers manage their farms in an energy-efficient manner, as independently as possible from fossil fuels and thereby maintain an environment worth living in.
Through his many years of contact with agricultural and forestry practice, Dr. Christian Metschina explains the path to energy-efficient operation and knows the hurdles and opportunities. In conversation with Priv.-Doz. Dr. Andreas Steinwidder talks about his experiences with renewable energy. In this podcast, the two also talk about the different options available to each company, how to get started with sustainable use, and business considerations. Listen:
Here for you is the full conversation from our head of research and innovation, PD Dr. Andreas Steinwidder with the head of the Energy, Climate and Bioresources Department of the LK Steiermark, Dr. Christian Metschina on the topic “The role of agriculture in the energy transition” in full length:
Further information on agriculture in the energy transition
- G'Schieholz Podcast on Spotify: Episode 7 - Chainsaw or maple leaf? About the image of bioenergy
- Brochure “ Climate-friendly Agriculture and Forestry ” - downloadable from the LK Steirmark homepage
- Advisory documents “ Energy Efficiency in Agriculture ” - interesting compilation about (renewable) energy
- Image video “ A farm without oil - YouTube
- Image video “ Farmers make power ”: Farmers as pioneers of the energy transition
Further documents:
- specialist brochure on climate change adaptation based on the podcast series with short and meaningful specialist articles for reading and
- Supplementary slide sets for teaching and advice in all agricultural areas.
