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Water special: Hydropower an 'untapped opportunity' for farms

With energy costs a big concern for many farmers, hydropower could have untapped potential in the agricultural sector

Alex Black
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Water special: Hydropower an 'untapped opportunity' for farms

As the agriculture sector faces rising energy costs and growing environmental demands, many farmers are exploring renewable energy to futureproof their operations. While solar and anaerobic digestion...

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