Taking diesel out of the dust: how Federation University hydrogen research could shape the future of farming
It’s an iconic image: tractors working a vast expanse of farmland, dust flying. But, while crucial for farming, they contribute to a troubling carbon footprint. Australia’s agricultural sector is essential to the economy, exports and food security. It is also the second-largest emitter of greenhouse gasses.
“Currently, all tractors run on diesel and that has to change,” says Dr Surbhi Sharma, Associate Professor of Hydrogen Technologies at Federation University’s Gippsland campus.