3. What is renewable energy ?
Renewable energy is made from resources
that are naturally replaced like wind water
and sunshine
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5. There are two types of energy required i.e. The direct
and indirect energy used in the agro food chain .
Direct energy includes electricity, mechanical power,
solid, liquid and gaseous fuels. Indirect energy, on the
other hand, refers to the energy required to
manufacture inputs such as machinery, farm
equipment, fertilizers and pesticides
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7. Renewable energies such as bio energy, solar, wind,
hydro and geothermal can be used in agro food
systems as a substitute for fossil fuels to generate
heat or electricity for use on farms or in aquaculture
operations. If excess energy is produced, it can be
exported off the property to earn additional revenue
for the owners. Such activities can bring benefits for
farmers, landowners, small industries and rural
communities.