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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11-20 of 97 results
Avocado co-design workshop facilitation (AV23009)
This short project delivered a series of stakeholder workshops to shape the avocado industry’s market access and trade development program for the next five years.
19 March 2024
Inter-seasonal irregular bearing (AV23000)
This project built new knowledge to help manage irregular bearing in avocados by targeting summer fruit drop, a major cause of yield variability.
3 October 2025
International avocados Middle East study tour (AV23004)
This project coordinated the avocado industry’s presence at the Gulfood tradeshows in 2024 and 2025, as well as in-market visits that address the industry’s current needs.
5 May 2025
Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) 2023 updates (MT23001)
This project delivered the 2023 Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) for each of the following industries: almond, avocado, banana, berry, lychee, macadamia, melon, olive, onion, papaya, passionfruit, pineapple and summerfruit.
3 June 2025
Evaluation of irradiation as a postharvest phytosanitary measure for Australian avocados (AV22008)
This investment evaluated the use of irradiation as a postharvest phytosanitary measure for Australian avocados and examining the treatment's impacts on fruit quality.
29 April 2025
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
Avocado retail education 2023 (AV22006)
This short project addressed retail gaps in knowledge of avocado varieties and quality management, such as stock management, storage practices, product displays and shelf management.
23 August 2023
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
Avocado sunblotch viroid survey (AV18007)
This investment surveyed for avocado sunblotch viroid in growing regions across Australia, to provide evidence to support declarations of regional or national freedom from the pathogen.
6 October 2022
Avocado market research (AV22000)
This short project delivered an easy-to-digest resource for avocado growers and exporters looking to develop their export capability and grow their exports, with a specific focus on identified priority markets such as Thailand and India.
30 January 2023