Land Locked up for 5 Years: Farmers Outline Challenges With Joining Net Zero Push

Farm Angels’ CEO says more government support is needed to help farmers navigate the complexity of getting involved in renewable energy projects.
Land Locked up for 5 Years: Farmers Outline Challenges With Joining Net Zero Push
Clouds can be seen above power-generating wind turbines at the Capital Wind Farm, located at Lake George, near the town of Bungendore, Australia, on March 25, 2025. David Gray/AFP via Getty Images
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Sixty-five tonne concrete blocks, locked-up farmland, and forced entry onto private land for transmission lines—this is the reality for some farmers navigating Australia’s renewable energy boom, says Farm Angels CEO Jason Law.

Farm Angels is a charity that provides support to struggling farmers, and the CEO has spoken to a few landowners who say the net zero push has not been without its challenges.

Alfred Bui is an Australian reporter based in Melbourne and focuses on local and business news. He is a former small business owner and has two master’s degrees in business and business law. Contact him at [email protected].