R&D projects
Discover avocado levy investments into Avocado Fund R&D initiatives
The avocado levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Avocado Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Developing a strategy for long-term sustainability of avocado production in Australia (AV23016)
This project is developing a comprehensive sustainability strategy for the Australian avocado industry.
21 June 2024
Improving avocado irrigation efficiency and effectiveness in Australia (AV23013)
The project is providing new irrigation management tools and knowledge to help Australian avocado growers improve productivity, quality and return on investment.
20 June 2024
Industry level life cycle assessment (LCA) of Australian avocado production (AV23015)
This investment is conducting an environmental life cycle assessment of Australian avocado production, focusing on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (carbon footprint) and water use / water scarcity impacts (water footprint).
17 May 2024
Workshop and roadmap for the way forward for irregular bearing (AV23014)
This project will deliver a plan for the Australian avocado industry to better manage irregular and alternate bearing, a significant challenge for growers.
23 April 2024
Inter-seasonal irregular bearing (AV23000)
This research is developing a practical method for the avocado industry to mitigate summer fruit abscission and reduce irregular bearing.
13 December 2023
Study to review automation opportunities within the avocado production system (AV22002)
By reviewing current management strategies and evaluating available automation technologies across the industry, the project identified specific areas where automation could improve efficiency and reduce costs for growers.
23 September 2024
Management of six-spotted mite in WA avocado orchards – phase 2 (AV19002)
This investment delivered effective options for the integrated pest management (IPM) of six-spotted mite in avocado orchards
20 October 2022
Growing robust avocados (AV21005)
This project is increasing the quality of Australian avocado production by supporting the industry to grow robust produce through targeting the development of pre-harvest management strategies, focusing on soil moisture, soil nutrition, environment, and crop management.
31 August 2022
Advancing the delivery of national mapping applications and tools (AV21006)
This project will further position Australia’s avocado industry as world leaders in the sector, by delivering growers commercial tools for improved yield forecasting and mapping from the orchard block to the national scale.
30 May 2024
Review and extension of avocado pests and their management (AV19001)
This project explored potential barriers to IPM uptake and delivered practical information and resources for incorporating IPM on farm for avocado growers
31 May 2022