The Redlands Research Facility is one of three Smart Farms across Queensland and provides research support for the horticultural and agricultural sectors. Collaborative research with CSIRO, Queensland University of Technology and University of Queensland is undertaken in the Queensland Crop Development Facility (QCDF) glasshouse complex. There are five glasshouses onsite including three PC2 level glasshouses.

Website

https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/contact/offices/stations-facilities/redlands-qcdf

Organisation type

• Queensland government – agency

Number of research staff

20-100 research staff

Address

26–40 Delancey Street, Cleveland QLD 4163

Strengths and capabilities

• National Export Market Access Centre for Horticulture (NEMACH) laboratories
• Research for multiple client groups in horticulture, agriculture, technology and forestry
• Controlled Environment Room fruit fly breeding and experiments
• Conference room
• Fumigation facility

Facilities and major equipment

• Plant Containment Level 2 chilled water glasshouse
• Plant Containment Level 2 evaporative cooled glasshouse
• Shade houses and plant propagation areas
• 5 hectares of red soil cultivation for field trials
• Three polytunnels and three shade houses

Achievements of the centre

• One of three Queensland Government Smart Farms
• Host of the National Export Market Access Centre for Horticulture (NEMACH).

Key science sectors

More information about the sectors this centre is involved in:

• Biotechnology
• Environment and nature
• Food and agriculture
• Tropical