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

Using artificial intelligence to develop automated monitoring systems for the banana and fruit spotting bugs (BY23000)

This project is developing an automated monitoring system to help growers better detect and manage fruit spotting bug (FSB) and banana spotting bug (BSB), two major pests that cause significant crop damage and economic losses across industries including banana, avocado, macadamia, custard apple, lychee, papaya and passionfruit.

24 April 2026

Revolutionising management of fruit and banana spotting bugs through genome empowerment (BY23003)

This project is building new, science based options to manage fruit spotting bug and banana spotting bug, two native pests that cause major yield and quality losses in crops such as avocado, macadamia and other tree crops.

24 April 2026

China market entry intelligence for the Australian apple industry (AP23002)

This project will deliver market intelligence to help Australian apple growers and exporters make informed decisions about entering the Chinese market. 

21 April 2026

• International trade and markets

Banana industry development and extension project (BA25001)

This project will help banana growers adopt proven practices that improve productivity, profitability and sustainability.

21 April 2026

• Banana Fund
• Industry development and communication

Mushroom – Freshlogic demand data 2026 (MU25004)

This project provides the mushroom industry with access to reliable retail and food service demand data to support better decision‑making by growers and industry stakeholders.

21 April 2026

• Consumer and market research

Plus one serve: Understanding school-based interventions to drive vegetable consumption – focus on Pick of the Crop (HN25001)

As part of the Plus One Service program, this project will test how locally led, school-based actions can improve students’ knowledge, attitudes and intake of vegetables.

21 April 2026

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

• Dried Grape Fund
• Industry development and communication

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

• Dried Grape Fund
• Study tours

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

• Avocado Fund
• Pests, diseases and biosecurity