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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International avocados Middle East study tour (AV23004)
This project will coordinate 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.
9 November 2023
Chemical residue report to support Australia’s Country Recognition Arrangement (CRA) with Indonesia (MT23000) (MT23002)
This project provided a report of national residue testing data to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) for their utilisation in renewal of Australia’s Country Recognition Arrangement (CRA) with Indonesia.
9 November 2023
Evaluation of irradiation as a postharvest phytosanitary measure for Australian avocados (AV22008)
This investment is evaluating the use of irradiation as a postharvest phytosanitary measure for Australian avocados and examining the treatment's impacts on fruit quality.
3 July 2023
Avocado foodservice research and strategy (AV22005)
This project developed a five-year strategy to provide the avocado industry with the insights and direction needed to grow the category’s volume in the domestic food service channel.
28 August 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
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
Avocado pest and disease technical workshop (AV22003)
This investment delivered a technical workshop to identify and prioritise key pest and disease challenges for the avocado industry.
11 July 2023
Marketing campaign evaluation modules FY22/23 (MT22200)
This project examined the impact of Hort Innovation’s Apple and Pear, Avocado, Banna, Mango, Mushroom and Sweetpotato levy-funded marketing campaigns.
4 December 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