New markets for oilseed and oil cake
Regional oil plants create local demand for canola and sunflower, and turn the oil cake left after pressing into animal feed.
How growers and livestock producers fit in
A local market for oilseed
The plants are designed to press Australian-grown canola and sunflower seed. Regional processing shortens the path from paddock to product.
Oil cake for livestock
After the oil is pressed out, the oil cake is processed into animal feed that can go back to local livestock producers.
Diesel made in the region
Distributed plants can produce diesel close to where it is used, with Australian-grown feedstock instead of imported crude.
Used cooking oil swap
Cooking oil is supplied on an agreement to swap for used oil, which is collected when new oil is delivered and converted into diesel.
Value that stays in the region
A distributed industry built on local crops could support:
- Increased farm income
- Agricultural diversification
- Regional employment
- New regional manufacturing
- Fuel supply resilience for rural areas
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