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We invest grower levies and Australian Government contributions in research and development that helps growers and industry stay productive, profitable and resilient. Guided by industry priorities, this work focuses on practical challenges and opportunities across production, sustainability, skills and business insight. It backs new knowledge, useful tools and strong partnerships that can be applied on farm and across the supply chain.

Latest research and development projects

Explore ongoing and completed research and development projects across horticulture, including project summaries, final reports and related resources.

Retail insights dashboard to boost grower profitability and decision-making
NewsSeptember 23, 2026

Retail insights dashboard to boost grower profitability and decision-making

Australian vegetable and onion growers often have limited visibility of what is driving changes in their category performance. 

From research trial to commercial crop: Polybee five years on
NewsSeptember 23, 2026

From research trial to commercial crop: Polybee five years on

We caught up with Polybee founder Siddharth Jadhav to reflect on the journey from research project to commercial deployment, and what growers can take from it.   
 

Taking flight against bird damage
NewsSeptember 23, 2026

Taking flight against bird damage

Early RoBird trials in Australian almond orchards recorded an 89 per cent reduction in fruit loss within monitored trial blocks and a 94 per cent bird displacement rate following engagement with the technology.
 

Processing tomato industry set for next wave of innovation
NewsSeptember 21, 2026

Processing tomato industry set for next wave of innovation

Improving disease management, optimising irrigation, and accelerating the adoption of technologies are the expected benefits of a new project designed for Australia’s processing tomato growers. 

Cricket icon Merv Hughes rallies nation to crown Avo Toast Australia’s official national dish
NewsSeptember 17, 2026

Cricket icon Merv Hughes rallies nation to crown Avo Toast Australia’s official national dish

Ask any Australian and they’ll agree: Avocado Toast is our greatest culinary creation. Yet while some nations have official designations to celebrate their national dishes, Pad Thai in Thailand, Ceviche in Peru, Australia’s pioneering breakfast creation, continues to sit unrecognised.   

Cherries and summerfruit retail quality, education and merchandising (MT25010)
Completed projectSeptember 16, 2026

Cherries and summerfruit retail quality, education and merchandising (MT25010)

The 2025/26 retail quality and education programs for Australian summerfruit and cherries demonstrated the value of ongoing retailer training, in-store quality monitoring and best-practice handling education.

Australian apple industry celebrates new chapter in China
NewsSeptember 9, 2026

Australian apple industry celebrates new chapter in China

Australian apple growers, industry representatives and government stakeholders gathered in Beijing this week to celebrate a significant milestone for the industry following mainland Australian apples gaining market access to China in 2025.

Australian horticulture sets sights on $7 billion export future
NewsSeptember 9, 2026

Australian horticulture sets sights on $7 billion export future

Australia's horticulture industry aims to double the value of exports to $7 billion by 2031.

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