R&D projects

Industry level life cycle assessment (LCA) of Australian avocado production (AV23015)

This project delivered the first industry‑wide environmental life cycle assessment of Australian avocado production.

26 February 2026

Workshop and roadmap for the way forward for irregular bearing (AV23014)

This project delivered a clear, industry‑endorsed Investment Roadmap to guide future research aimed at improving yield consistency in Australian avocado orchards.

21 November 2025

China market study tour (AV23012)

This project supported the avocado industry’s long-term goal of achieving technical market access for Australian avocados to China through a study tour to gather critical information and develop relationships with key stakeholders.

14 May 2025

• Avocado Fund
• International trade and markets

International eLearning retail program (AV22017 and MT22501)

This project delivered an engaging and informative online course that educates retail employees from key export countries about Australian produce.

4 March 2024

• Avocado Fund
• Citrus Fund
• Table Grape Fund
• Completed project
• Training and education
• International trade and markets

Comms evaluation deep dive modules 23/24 (MT23202)

This investment examined the impact of Hort Innovation’s marketing campaigns for the apple and pear, avocado, banana, mango and mushroom categories.

3 February 2026

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

Avocado co-design workshop facilitation (AV23009)

This short project delivered a series of stakeholder workshops to shape the avocado industry’s market access and trade development program for the next five years.

19 March 2024

• Final research report
• Avocado Fund
• International trade and markets

Avocado industry development and extension project (AV23010)

This investment enhances the Australian avocado industry's profitability, preparedness and competitiveness through an extension program that promotes best management practices.

9 January 2024

• Ongoing project
• Avocado Fund
• Industry development and communication

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