R&D projects
Discover avocado levy investments into Avocado Fund R&D initiatives
The avocado levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Avocado Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Management of six-spotted mite in WA avocado orchards – phase 2 (AV19002)
This investment delivered effective options for the integrated pest management (IPM) of six-spotted mite in avocado orchards
20 October 2022
Avocado sunblotch viroid survey (AV18007)
This investment surveyed for avocado sunblotch viroid in growing regions across Australia, to provide evidence to support declarations of regional or national freedom from the pathogen.
6 October 2022
Avocado industry biosecurity strategy 2022-2026 (AV21002)
This investment is delivering improved biosecurity outcomes for the Australian avocado industry through implementing a range of industry preparedness and prevention strategies.
14 July 2022
Review and extension of avocado pests and their management (AV19001)
This project explored potential barriers to IPM uptake and delivered practical information and resources for incorporating IPM on farm for avocado growers
31 May 2022
National Bee Pest Surveillance Program: Transition program (MT21008)
This investment is delivering a national coordinated bee-pest surveillance program to help safeguard honey-bee and pollinator-dependent industries in Australia.
19 January 2022
Across horticulture support for export MRL compliance (MT19006)
Industry requires access to up-to-date international chemical maximum residue limits (MRLs) to ensure that Australian produce is grown in a manner which is compliant with our trading partners food safety systems.
6 December 2022
Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT20007)
This project provides the Australian horticulture industry with key information regarding domestic and international pesticide regulation
27 July 2021
eDNA analysis of plant-pollinator relationships to improve Hass avocado production in south-west Western Australia (PH19007)
This project is using a method known as eDNA metabarcoding to determine which insect species and native plants are supporting successful avocado pollination.
22 February 2021
Understanding the mode of action of phosphite in avocado for enhanced management of Phytophthora root rot (AV19005)
This project improved the avocado industry’s understanding of how the fungicide phosphite is metabolised by trees infected with Phytophthora root rot, so that applications of phosphite can become more targeted and effective, resulting in healthier and more productive orchards.
4 December 2023
Monitoring avocado quality in retail (AV19003)
This project monitored avocado fruit quality in retail stores across the country to provide detailed, timely feedback to specific packhouses and the industry as a whole.
20 April 2023