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Discover custard apple levy investments into Custard Apple Fund R&D initiatives

The custard apple levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Custard Apple Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.

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Ongoing project

Custard Apple Industry Development (CU24001)

The project aims to enhance the productivity and sustainability of the Australian custard apple industry through delivery of targeted industry development services.

31 March 2025

Completed project Final Research Report

New custard apple varieties and enhanced industry productivity (CU16002)

This investment developed new custard apple varieties, evaluating new rootstocks, and delivering industry development activities.

1 June 2022

Completed project

Accelerating development of the Australian custard apple industry, new variety development and commercialisation phase 2 (CU13001)

This investment aimed to accelerate the development of the Australian custard apple industry by providing better varieties and rootstocks, better crop management techniques and extension of technologies to new and existing growers.

14 December 2018

Completed project Final Research Report

Custard apple communication and extension program (CU16001)

This program delivered field days, roadshows and various publications and resources for the Australian custard apple industry

24 January 2020