Investment expenditure analysis
See how Avocado Fund investments are tracking against the industry’s Strategic Investment Plan
As seen on the avocado 'fund management' page, investments specific to the Hort Innovation Avocado Fund are guided by the industry's Strategic Investment Plan (SIP). The SIP features four priority outcome areas that have been identified and agreed upon by the industry, and Hort Innovation works to invest in R&D initiatives that are aligned to these.
See how investment expenditure aligns to Strategic Investment Plan outcomes
In the interactive chart below, discover the most up-to-date information on how project expenditure in the Avocado Fund is aligned to the four SIP outcomes. The chart reflects project investment across the life of the SIP to date.
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Avocado rootstock variety access (AV25002)
This project is identifying elite avocado rootstocks, and where appropriate scion varieties, that can be accessed and evaluated for use under Australian growing conditions.
5 May 2026
Avocado biosecurity capacity building (AV25012)
This project is building the avocado industry’s biosecurity capability by improving the detection and diagnosis of high‑priority pests and diseases.
21 April 2026
Generation of data – six-spotted mite and tea red spider mite control in avocados (ST25004)
This project is generating the data needed to support registration of Interrupt 240 SC Miticide for use in Australian avocado orchards to control two major pests: six-spotted mite in Western Australia and tea red spider mite in Queensland.
16 March 2026
Horticulture Trade Data 2026–2028 (MT25011)
This project is providing the Australian horticulture sector with high‑quality global trade intelligence.
9 March 2026
Avocado industry communications program (AV21004)
This investment ensures the Australian avocado industry remains up-to-date with the latest R&D, marketing, emerging information, trends and issues both in Australia and overseas.
17 February 2026
National Bee Pest Surveillance Program (PH25001)
This project supports the continuation of the National Bee Pest Surveillance Program (NBPSP), a coordinated, risk-based initiative to detect exotic and regionally significant bee pests.
8 January 2026
AV22016 mid-term evaluation (AV25009)
This project will conduct a mid-term evaluation of the ‘Avocado industry supply and trade data capture and analysis’ (AV22016) project.
18 December 2025
Mid-term reviews for industry development and extension projects (MT25004)
This project will deliver independent, evidence-based mid-term evaluations of seven key industry development and extension projects across almonds, avocados, berries, cherries, summerfruit, and table grapes.
13 November 2025
Avocado market readiness and engagement program (AV25007)
This project supports the Australian avocado industry’s strategic engagement with China to build market access credentials and commercial readiness.
10 October 2025
Multi-Industry MRL Data Access and Maintenance Investment (MT25002)
This project will deliver a centralised, cross-industry Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) app to support export compliance across 17 major horticultural commodities, including avocados, cherries, berries, mangoes, melons, apples, pears, and stone fruit.
10 October 2025