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.
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Investigation into citrus blossom bugs in avocados (AV19000)
This investment is developing an understanding of the biology and ecology of citrus blossom bug and its impact on the Australian avocado industry
1 March 2020
Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2018-19 to 2020-21 (HA18002)
This across-industry investment is responsible for producing Hort Innovation’s annual Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook.
22 May 2019
Managing flies for crop pollination (PH16002)
This investment is looking into the potential of using flies as alternative crop pollinators, including looking at the effectiveness of specific species in pollinating avocado, berry (blueberry, raspberry and strawberry), hybrid carrot seed and brassica seed crops
21 January 2019
Avocado industry biosecurity capacity building (AV16010)
This investment is monitoring and delivering new diagnostic protocols for key threats to the Australian avocado industry.
20 December 2018
Improving avocado orchard productivity through disease management (AV16007)
This investment is identifying strategies to minimise the effects of key diseases in avocado orchards and fruit as it progresses through the supply chain
5 December 2018
Avocado industry minor use permit program (AV16002)
This project funds submitting renewals and applications for minor use permits for the avocado industry.
5 December 2018
Avocado industry capacity building – Western Australia (AV17006)
This investment supports the role and activities of a Western Australia Avocado Research Officer, to help develop the capacity and productivity of the state’s avocado industry.
3 December 2018
Maximising yield and reducing seasonal variation (AV16005)
This project is developing the knowledge and tools needed to manipulate and maximise avocado tree yields, to help improve production and profitability in the industry.
3 December 2018