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$7.56 million
Invested in R&D in 2024/25
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$5.93 million
Invested in marketing in 2024/25
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$9.17 million
Levy collected in 2024/25
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Avocado rootstock variety access (AV25002)
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Avocado biosecurity capacity building (AV25012)
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Japan Supermarket Tradeshow 2026 (AV25006)
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Generation of data – six-spotted mite and tea red spider mite control in avocados (ST25004)
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Horticulture Trade Data 2026–2028 (MT25011)
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Avocado rootstock variety access (AV25002)
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Research to unlock elite genetics for Australian avocado growers
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Avocado biosecurity capacity building (AV25012)
News and media
Australian-first avocado ripeness scanner trial aims to tackle top consumer frustrations Read more
Completed project
Japan Supermarket Tradeshow 2026 (AV25006)
Ongoing project
Generation of data – six-spotted mite and tea red spider mite control in avocados (ST25004)
News and media
Applications open for 2027 Nuffield Scholarships Read more
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Horticulture Trade Data 2026–2028 (MT25011)
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New project unlocks trade intelligence for Australian horticulture
Completed project
Avocado 2026 Gulfood Tradeshow (AV25005)
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Industry level life cycle assessment (LCA) of Australian avocado production (AV23015)
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Avocado industry communications program (AV21004)
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Horticulture trade data (MT22005)
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Comms evaluation deep dive modules 23/24 (MT23202)
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Global foodservice opportunities for Australian avocados (AV24013)
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National Bee Pest Surveillance Program: Transition program (MT21008)
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National Bee Pest Surveillance Program (PH25001)
Media Release
International insights unlocked for Australian avocado growers
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AV22016 mid-term evaluation (AV25009)
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Australian Avocados Foodservice teams up with Happyfield to launch viral Avocado dessert
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Developing a strategy for long-term sustainability of avocado production in Australia (AV23016)
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Workshop and roadmap for the way forward for irregular bearing (AV23014)
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Woolworths avocado retail education, training andmerchandising FY25 (AV24014)
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Mid-term reviews for industry development and extension projects (MT25004)
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New national app puts export compliance at growers’ fingertips
Marketing
Highlights from the 2024/25 Avocado marketing campaign
Media Release
Smart farming takes root: new tool to optimise avocado orchard performance
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Avocado market readiness and engagement program (AV25007)
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Multi-Industry MRL Data Access and Maintenance Investment (MT25002)
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Avocado International Retail Quality Benchmarking (AV24015)
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Inter-seasonal irregular bearing (AV23000)
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Avocados FY26 Foodservice Program - Educational Masterclasses (AV25003)
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Avocado Domestic Market Development Manager (AV25001)
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Avocado Market Access and Trade Development Project (2024/25) (AV23003)
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Environmental DNA technologies for rapid detection and identification of avocado priority pests (AV21003)
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Carbohydrate management in avocado production systems (AV24008)
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Consumer usage and attitude tracking 2023/24 (MT23201)
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Optimising Avocado Yield with Region-Specific Canopy Management: Insights from Light Interception and canopy modelling (AV24011)
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Managing flies for crop pollination (PH16002)
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Causes and management of Avocado ridging, netting and stretch marking (AV24004)
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Consumer usage and attitude tracking 25/26 (MT24201)
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Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) 2023 updates (MT23001)
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Pest and disease management program for the Australian avocado industry (AV23017)
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China market study tour (AV23012)
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Evaluation of methyl bromide fumigation on avocado quality (AV24007)
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Regulatory support and response co-ordination (pesticides) (MT24008)
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International avocados Middle East study tour (AV23004)
Media Release
Empowering emerging horticulture leaders: Nuffield Scholarship applications open for 2026
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Evaluation of irradiation as a postharvest phytosanitary measure for Australian avocados (AV22008)
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Avocado packaging research (AV24012)
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Gemma Burger
Gemma Burger
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Victoria Zourkas
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Avocados Australia
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Brisbane Market QLD, 4106
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