Emerging trends on non-tariff measures in the horticulture sector (AM22001)

This project enhanced the Australian horticulture industry's understanding of trends concerning sustainability-related NTMs.

12 December 2024

• Completed project
• Asian Markets Fund
• International trade and markets

Asia Fruit Logistica – Cherry industry representation (CY22004)

This project delivered the Australian Cherries presence at Asia Fruit Logistica 2023.

23 January 2024

• Cherry Fund
• Completed project
• International trade and markets

Avocados Asia Fruit Logistica 2023 (AV23002)

This project delivered the Australian Avocados presence at Asia Fruit Logistica 2023.

23 January 2024

• Avocado Fund
• Completed project
• International trade and markets

International avocado Gulfood Tradeshow FY23 (AV22013)

This project delivered the Australian Avocados presence at Gulfood 2023.

23 January 2024

• Avocado Fund
• Completed project
• International trade and markets

Industry preparedness for exotic root knot nematode (Meloidogyne enterolobii) (MT22012)

This project improved Australia’s preparedness for the exotic guava root-knot nematode, a high-risk pest for potatoes, sweetpotatoes, onions and other vegetables.

19 November 2025

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

Strengthening the sustainability of berry production (RB22001)

The project generated data on the environmental impacts of raspberry and blackberry production in Australia using life cycle assessment (LCA) methods.

9 September 2025

• Raspberry and Blackberry Fund
• Completed project
• On-farm and crop management
• Green space and the environment

2024 Australian Mango Conference (MG23001)

The 2024 Australian Mango Conference took place in Cairns from May 21st to 23rd. It was the first industry conference since 2019 and provided an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss industry issues, research projects, and the future of the industry.

16 July 2024

• Mango Fund
• Completed project
• Industry development and communication

Biocontrols for snail management in horticulture (BY22006)

This project investigated current and potential approaches to mollusc control in Australian horticulture .

22 March 2025

• Completed project
• Pests, diseases and biosecurity
• Biosecurity

Scouting responses to labour challenges in Australian horticulture (AS23004)

This project identified startups across the globe with innovative technologies for addressing labour shortages in Australian horticulture.

28 May 2024

• Final research report
• Completed project
• Advanced Production Systems Fund
• Technology