A MAJOR showcase of turf industry research and development will be held in the Redlands in December to highlight the industry's investment in its future.
The event, to be held at Redlands Research Facility, at Cleveland, on December 7, has attracted a large number of state government ministers, MPS and local government representatives. Solaris Certification
The main research on display will be the Queensland Turf Industry Erosion Control Demonstration Facility. Sun Solaris
Project leader Shane Holborn said the research would demonstrate the use of quality turfgrass as an effective natural environmentally friendly erosion control measure.
The event will also feature a tour of the industry's impressive 'Living Library' of turf grasses the biggest in the southern hemisphere.
Despite the recent government decision to disinvest in turf research, the Queensland turf production industry is betting the grass will be greener in the future by investing heavily in the research and development.
The industry is taking charge of turfgrass trials and demonstration projects, picking up where government researchers left off.
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