Renewable Energy in Agriculture with Karin Stark (#3)

<p><strong>Karin Stark</strong>'s (tw: <a href="https://twitter.com/karinstark79">@karinstark79</a>) international and professional history combines 18 years of engagement with communities around contemporary environmental issues. She founded the National Renewables in Agriculture Conference&nbsp;in 2019 and is Director of Farm Renewables Consulting. She's a mum, and also works part-time for ReAqua, with previous roles within the NSW State Government and in Landcare.</p> <p>In our conversation, we talk about her interest in art, the London Cycle Hire Scheme, and renewable energy in agriculture.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong> (<a href="https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/karin-stark/">link</a>)</p> <p>[00:47] Studying Environmental Science and Sustainable Development<br> [01:53] Working in sustainable transport<br> [02:53] The London Cycle Hire Scheme<br> [04:27] What coordinating the program entails<br> [06:19] The effect of bike helmet laws on cycle hire programs<br> [08:42] Transitioning to renewables in agriculture<br> [09:36] Introduction to solar in irrigation<br> [11:03] About their Narromine cotton farm<br> [11:42] The controversy around cotton<br> [13:09] Operating costs of diesel pumps<br> [13:28] Installation of the largest hybrid solar / diesel pump system in Australia<br> [14:26] Reduction of carbon emissions<br> [15:10] Other farms setting up similar systems<br> [15:43] Founding the National Renewables in Agriculture Conference<br> [17:24] Interstate participants<br> [18:00] Leasing energy as a secondary income<br> [19:00] The controversy behind the use of ag land<br> [20:07] Agrivoltaics<br> [21:02] Other agriculture businesses taking up renewables<br> [22:07] What is involved in leasing land for energy production<br> [23:11] About Reaqua and solar irrigation<br> [25:15] What's next for the conference<br> [25:39] Sample of the speakers for the next event<br> [26:48] Sharing of new developments in alternative energy solutions<br> [28:11] Support for agricultural renewables in other Aus