Is the time right for solar?
From Cut the Crop! by Foundation for Arable Research (NZ)
April 11, 2026 · 16 min · Season 7 · Episode 13
About this episode
This episode discusses the establishment of solar demonstration farms in New Zealand and their implications for farmers.
About 40 solar demonstration farms have been established across New Zealand in a government-backed initiative to provide real-world data so farmers are more informed. In this episode of Cut the Crop, Chris McArthur of EECA talks through some on-farm considerations including whether it makes sense for irrigation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guest: Chris McArthur
Topics covered
- solar energy
- agriculture
- irrigation
- demonstration farms
- government initiatives
Keywords
- solar farms
- New Zealand
- EECA
- irrigation
- government initiative
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: EECA
Places: New Zealand
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