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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.

Discover the projects that you want to see by refining the list by ongoing, completed, and historical R&D projects as well as projects by R&D portfolio type. You can also filter the projects by areas of extension and communications, international trade, and data and insights.

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Ongoing project

Avocado industry biosecurity strategy 2022-2026 (AV21002)

This investment is delivering improved biosecurity outcomes for the Australian avocado industry through implementing a range of industry preparedness and prevention strategies.

14 July 2022

Ongoing project

Avocado industry communications program (AV21004)

This investment ensures the Australian avocado industry remains up-to-date with the latest R&D, marketing, emerging information, trends and issues both in Australia and overseas.

14 July 2022

Completed project

Foodservice foundational market insights (MT21011)

This investment has equipped the avocado, melon, mushroom, onion, papaya, sweetpotato and vegetable industries with market insights into the foodservice sector.

5 August 2022

Completed project Final Research Report

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

Ongoing project

Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2021-22 to 2023-24 (MT21006)

This whole-of-horticulture investment is responsible for producing Hort Innovation’s annual Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook

11 May 2022

Completed project

Australian avocado unique selling proposition (AV20001)

This investment developed a deeper understanding of avocado consumers in key export markets to add genuine value to marketing communication and innovation.

8 April 2022

Completed project Final Research Report

Economic contribution of Australian horticulture (MT21010)

This investment used a suite of economic models to measure and understand how the horticulture industry contributes to the Australian economy.

18 July 2023

Completed project

Avocado Data Management and Quality Innovation and Extension Program (AV15004)

This project facilitated and delivered a program to support quality improvement across the Australian avocado industry.

22 March 2022