Agriculture and forestry are the only manufacturing sector to have succeeded in reducing emissions by around 15 percent compared to 1990 through comprehensive reduction measures . Furthermore, our sector is able to store large quantities of carbon in soils and biomass . Sustainable circular economy practices contribute to curbing the further accumulation of harmful fossil CO2 in the atmosphere.
The use of innovative energy technologies strengthens competitiveness and creates modern agricultural and forestry operations for future generations. Styrian farmers manage their farms energy-efficiently, as independently as possible from fossil fuels, thereby preserving a livable environment.
Through his long-standing contacts with agricultural and forestry practices, Dr. Christian Metschina observes the path to energy-efficient operations and is familiar with the challenges and opportunities. In conversation with Dr. Andreas Steinwidder he discusses his experiences with renewable energy. They also explore the different options available to individual farms, the sensible entry into sustainable energy use, and the economic implications in this podcast. Listen in!
Here for you is the complete interview between our Head of Research and Innovation, PD Dr. Andreas Steinwidder and the Head of the Energy, Climate and Bioresources Department of the Styrian Chamber of Agriculture, Dr. Christian Metschina, on the topic of “The Role of Agriculture in the Energy Transition” in full length:
Further information on agriculture in the energy transition
- G'Scheitholz Podcast on Spotify: Episode 7 - Chainsaw or maple leaf? On the image of bioenergy
- Brochure “Climate-friendly agriculture and forestry” - available for download from the Styrian Chamber of Agriculture website
- Advisory materials “Energy efficiency in agriculture” - an interesting compilation about (renewable) energy
- Promotional video "A farm without oil" - YouTube
- Promotional video “Farmer Makes Power”: Farmers as pioneers of the energy transition
Weiterführende Unterlagen:
- The technical brochure on climate change adaptation, based on the podcast series, contains short and informative technical articles for further reading and
- Supplementary sets of slides for teaching and consulting in all agricultural areas.
