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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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
Japan Supermarket Tradeshow 2026 (AV25006)
This project supported an Australian Avocados wrap-up event at the Japan Supermarket Tradeshow 2026.
24 March 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
Global foodservice opportunities for Australian avocados (AV24013)
This project explored the foodservice potential of Australian avocados in priority non-protocol markets.
21 January 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