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DoomsdaysCW @DoomsdaysCW@kolektiva.social · Jul 18, 2026

#Solar and #RenewableEnergy on #Farms - #UMassAmherst Excerpt: "What Works Under Solar Panels Sheep and Poultry: #SheepGrazing is well-established at solar sites, they benefit from shade, don't damage equipment, and manage vegetation. #Poultry also do well. Larger animals require reinforced racking; goats and pigs may interfere with wiring. #Hay and #Pasture: Shading reduces yields, but shade-tolerant species (#orchardgrass, #WhiteClover) maintain reasonable productivity. #Vegetables: #LeafyGreens, #brassicas, and some #herbs tolerate #PartialShade. Sun-loving crops should be planted between panel rows. Fruit: Most fruit crops need full sun. Currants and gooseberries are more tolerant. Start small to observe actual impacts." [Raspberries do well in partial sun]." Read more: https://www.umass.edu/agriculture-food-environment/clean-energy/solar-renewable-energy-on-farms #SolarPunkSunday #SolarEnergy #SolarFarms #SolarPanelAgriculture #SolarOnFarms #Agrosolar #Agrovoltaics

BellingenNSW @Bellingen@mastodon.au · Jun 27, 2026

Hot climate extremes and overcrowded industrial agriculture

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