Investment expenditure analysis
See how Avocado Fund investments are tracking against the industry’s Strategic Investment Plan
As seen on the avocado 'fund management' page, investments specific to the Hort Innovation Avocado Fund are guided by the industry's Strategic Investment Plan (SIP). The SIP features four priority outcome areas that have been identified and agreed upon by the industry, and Hort Innovation works to invest in R&D initiatives that are aligned to these.
See how investment expenditure aligns to Strategic Investment Plan outcomes
In the interactive chart below, discover the most up-to-date information on how project expenditure in the Avocado Fund is aligned to the four SIP outcomes. The chart reflects project investment across the life of the SIP to date.
11-20 of 46 results
Industry level life cycle assessment (LCA) of Australian avocado production (AV23015)
This investment is conducting an environmental life cycle assessment of Australian avocado production, focusing on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (carbon footprint) and water use / water scarcity impacts (water footprint).
17 May 2024
Workshop and roadmap for the way forward for irregular bearing (AV23014)
This project will deliver a plan for the Australian avocado industry to better manage irregular and alternate bearing, a significant challenge for growers.
23 April 2024
China market study tour (AV23012)
This project supports 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.
10 April 2024
Consumer usage and attitude tracking 2023/24 (MT23201)
This investment provides a category tracking service to allow various horticultural categories to better understand consumer usage and attitudes and the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
21 February 2024
Comms evaluation deep dive modules 23/24 (MT23202)
This investment examines the impact of Hort Innovation’s marketing campaigns for the apple and pear, avocado, banana, mango and mushroom categories.
21 February 2024
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
Inter-seasonal irregular bearing (AV23000)
This research is developing a practical method for the avocado industry to mitigate summer fruit abscission and reduce irregular bearing.
13 December 2023
Spatially enabling tree crop production practice (AS23000)
This investment seeks to geographically identify and map fundamental industry information such as variety, planting date, management, and productivity of tree orchards.
9 November 2023
Avocado Japan Supermarket Tradeshow (AV23006)
This project is delivering an exhibition space for Australian avocados at the Supermarket Tradeshow in Japan in February 2024.
9 November 2023
International avocados Gulfood Tradeshow FY25 (AV23005)
This project is delivering an exhibition space for Australian avocados at the Gulfood Trade Show in Dubai in February 2024.
9 November 2023