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Discover dried grape levy investments into Dried Grape Fund R&D initiatives

The dried grape levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Dried Grape Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.

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Ongoing project

Dried prune industry communications and extension program (DP25001)

This project delivers a national communications and extension program to provide dried prune growers with timely information and technical support to inform on‑farm decision‑making. 

21 April 2026

Ongoing project

Prune industry international study tour – 2026 IPA Congress, Italy (DP25002)

This project will deliver a targeted international study tour for Australian prune growers and industry representatives, combining attendance at the 2026 International Prune Association (IPA) Congress in Italy with technical visits to leading production and processing regions. 

21 April 2026

Ongoing project

Dried grapes export strategy (DG25001)

This project will develop a practical export strategy to support the future growth and resilience of the Australian dried grape industry.

20 April 2026

Ongoing project

Horticulture Trade Data 2026–2028 (MT25011)

This project is providing the Australian horticulture sector with high‑quality global trade intelligence.

9 March 2026

Ongoing project

Dried grape production systems (DG24001)

The dried grape production systems project is designed to enhance the productivity and profitability of dried vine fruit (DVF) enterprises along the Murray Valley by identifying and promoting trellis systems that are better suited to advanced, climate-ready grape varieties.

20 November 2025

Ongoing project

Regulatory support and response co-ordination (pesticides) (MT24008)

The regulatory support and response coordination project aims to provide Australian horticultural industries support to navigate complex domestic and international pesticide regulations.

6 May 2025

Ongoing project

Dried grape industry communications program (DG22000)

This project delivers communications to Australian dried fruit growers and other industry stakeholders.

17 May 2023

Ongoing project

Consumer behavioural data program (MT21004)

This multi-industry investment is tasked with providing regular consumer behaviour data and insight reporting to a range of industries

10 March 2022

Ongoing project

Dried grape production innovation and adoption program 2021-2026 (DG21000)

This project is assisting dried grape producers access and share leading and emerging research and knowledge on production techniques to grow skills, improve productivity and keep quality high.

14 October 2021