Applethorpe Research Facility

Agri-Science Queensland, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland Government

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Applethorpe Research Facility is 32 ha site located on the granite belt of Southern Queensland. It enables research, development and extension of temperate horticultural and field crops across a broad range of species and commodities, and maintains the genetic material for table grapes and the national breeding programs for apples and stone fruit industries.

Website https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/contact/offices/stations-facilities/applethorpe

Key science sectors

• Food and agriculture

Strengths and capabilities

• Evaluation of apple germplasm
• Evaluation of apple high productivity production systems
• Climate change impacts on some fruits
• Pest and disease diagnostic services

Facilities and major equipment

• 32 Ha site on acidic sandy podzol of granite origin
• Onsite administration buiding with conference room
• Research laboratories, glasshouses and cold rooms
• Sheds including mechanical workshop, prepartion rooms and chemical stores
• Plant and equipment to support research activity

Number of research staff

Up to 20 research staff

Address

New England Highway, , Applethorpe QLD 4378

Organisation type

• Queensland Government - Partner