Bioenergy opportunities for grain growers

摘要

Rising fuel costs and concerns about greenhouse gas emissions and the security of future oil supplies during recent years have helped focus attention on alternative, renewable sources of energy, including biofuels. As part of an overall research focuson the development of a viable and sustainable biofuels industry, CSIRO scientists have been investigating potential opportunities in energy efficiency, regional biodiesel self sufficiency and bioenergy production for Australian grain growers. There areopportunities for Australian grain growers to improve the energy efficiencies of their farming operations but some opportunities will involve a production trade-off. This is one of the key findings of a study by CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems scientists focussing on potential opportunities for the Australian grains industry in energy efficiency, regional biodiesel self-sufficiency and biofuels production. The study is part of an overall research focus on the development of a viable and sustainable bioenergy and biofuels industry in Australia, to help secure the nation's energy future.