The Riverina Sustainable Food Alliance (RSFA) is bringing to attention land conflict issues between food security and energy renewables. We invite interested parties and stakeholders to take the time to visit the Riverina to gain a better understanding of the real-world issues at stake.

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The RSFA supports a more sustainable society; this includes the development of commercial renewable energy projects in lower rainfall, non-gradient areas with less productive soils, whether they are in a renewable energy zone (REZ) or not. These developments will have a reduced impact on ecosystems and more exposure to the sun and wind.

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Initially formed by farmers and stakeholders, the RSFA is concerned about the impact of solar factory developments on productive agricultural land and have now expanded to include other issues affecting food security and the land it is produced on. Events of the last few years have increased food costs for every family across the nation; a sustainable, affordable, and secure food supply is paramount.

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The RSFA is quickly becoming recognised as a balanced voice and known for their holistic approach. The RSFA is…

• Pro-renewables – happy to be involved as a consultative body for future developments.

• For the security of productive agricultural land and sustainable farming practices

• For a sustainable and secure food production industry

 

Utilising productive agricultural land for alternative energy factory sites does not make sense when it is harder and more expensive to place food on our tables.

 

Productive agricultural land, Class 1, 2 and 3 should never be considered whether in or outside a Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) for solar factories.

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The RSFA calls upon the NSW State Government to reject the proposed Maxwell, Mates Gully and North Wagga Solar Factory proposals.