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While the project acknowledges a national diesel transition plan requires further development, this report provides initial priority areas for considera- tion, and is intended to be a catalyst to engaging in sector-wide discussion about the diesel transition. To learn more about diesel transition and recom- mendations, read The Diesel Transition: Petroleum diesel alternatives for the Australian agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector on the AgriFutures Aus- tralia website. AgriFutures Australia is one of 15 Research and De- velopment Corporations (RDCs) that service the Re- search, Development and Extension (RD&E) needs of Australian rural industries. Acclimate Partners is an advisory, technology plat- form and capital management firm that supports climate and energy transitions in partnership with governments, communities and businesses. The Australian Farm Institute is an independent in- stitute leading farm policy discussions for Australian agriculture.

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1. Petroleum diesel fuel represented 84 per cent of total energy con- sumption across Australian agri- culture in 2020-21. 2. Alternative fuel prototypes in Aus- tralia span hydrogen, biogas and battery electric, with work under- way to identify market demand for new fuels, machinery and equipment. 3. A diesel transition needs a co- ordinated approach across sec- tors, fuel and equipment supply chains, financial services provid- ers, service networks and work- force skills.

New Holland T6 Methane Power production tractor (Supplied: New Holland) John Deere).

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