Michael Katz: Understanding Renewables On Farm

In this episode, Jack Cresswell and Michael Katz discuss the concept of high-performance farming, focusing on the integration of renewable energy projects into agricultural land use. Michael shares his journey into the agricultural sector and the challenges landowners face when considering renewable energy opportunities. They explore the importance of understanding land value, creating competitive tension in the market, and the evolving mindset of landowners towards renewable energy. The conversation also touches on the coexistence of food production and renewable energy, the significance of opportunity costs, and the impact of political changes on the renewable energy landscape.This conversation delves into the complexities of renewable energy projects in Australia, focusing on the perspectives of landowners, community engagement, and the long-term implications of these projects. Michael Katz and Jack Cresswell discuss the importance of informed decision-making for landowners, the need for community involvement, and the economic dynamics of renewable energy development. They explore the challenges of decommissioning, legal considerations, and the evolving landscape of agricultural land use in relation to renewable energy.Check out RELA https://rela.com.au/Follow Jack on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cressy__/ and Twitter https://x.com/jcressw3 Support the podcast by sharing it with your mates and subscribe to yourself  Pass on the #FarmsAdvice   YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/@farmsadvice  Follow Farms Advice - https://instagram.com/farmsadvice  Join the Farmers Only Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/farmsadvice   For more like this go to https://farmsadvice.com.au  Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/farms-advice-podcast/id1517590016 Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2BgpPliHA188ymNRQhEvZY Follow to keep the conversation flowingFollow Jack on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cressy__/ and Twitter https://x.com/jcressw3 YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/@farmsadvice Follow Farms Advice - https://instagram.com/farmsadvice  Join the Farmers Only Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/farmsadvice  For more like this go to https://farmsadvice.com.au  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.