Story: Hydroponics on Christmas Island
Episode: 13
Presenter: Trevor Cochrane
Air Date: 7 June 2025

Trevor visits Christmas Island to explore an exciting initiative called Green Space Tech Urban Farm.

• Christmas Island relies almost entirely on fresh produce flown in from mainland Australia—making it costly and often poor in quality.
• PRL Group, active in resources, energy, agri-business, and logistics, is investing in local solutions to boost food security and community wellbeing.
• Launched in 2022 with PRL funding and a government grant, this agritech initiative uses hydroponic greenhouses and climate-controlled propagation to grow high-quality salad greens, Asian greens, and herbs.
• Greenspace 1 supplies select local retailers and restaurants, with aspirations to expand production and range, eventually supporting the entire Christmas Island community.
• Building on early success, Greenspace 2 will roll out in three phases—aimed at scaling production, adding new crops like vegetables and fruit, and creating jobs, eco-tourism options, and a community café.
• The program not only reduces reliance on imported food but also lowers carbon emissions, supports local employment, and encourages sustainable agriculture on the island.

For more information, head to:
prlgroup.com.au