R&D projects
Discover papaya levy investments into Papaya Fund R&D initiatives
The papaya levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Papaya Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Consumer usage and attitude tracking 2023/24 (MT23201)
The Hort IQ Usage and Perceptions Tracker is a continuous monitor of Australian consumer attitudes and behaviours relating to fresh produce. It aims to provide Hort Innovation and its associated stakeholders with a view on important consumer metrics, which can inform strategic decisions.
4 July 2025
National papaya breeding and evaluation program (PP18000)
This project is responsible for breeding and evaluating new red and yellow papaya varieties
30 June 2025
Consumer usage and attitude tracking 25/26 (MT24201)
This project is delivering a comprehensive consumer tracking program across the Australian horticulture sector.
18 June 2025
Papaya market supply data capture and analysis (PP20003)
From 2022 to 2025, Papaya Australia collected data on weekly production volumes of red papaya and yellow paw paw from the primary growing regions of North Queensland. The goal was to establish a consistent and reliable dataset to better understand production trends and support more informed decision-making.
17 June 2025
Regulatory support and response co-ordination (pesticides) (MT24008)
The regulatory support and response coordination project aims to provide Australian horticultural industries support to navigate complex domestic and international pesticide regulations.
6 May 2025
Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook (MT21006)
The Australian Horticultural Statistics Handbook was established in 2015 to provide a comprehensive and reliable source of statistical data for the Australian horticulture industry. It was developed in response to the industry’s need for more detailed, timely, and accessible insights into production, trade, and market trends.
9 April 2022
Better understanding of papaya phytophthora rot (PP23001)
This project aims to understand and manage Phytophthora, a destructive disease affecting papaya crops by improving detection, management practices, and overall production.
22 October 2024
Supporting innovation in the Australian papaya industry (PP23003)
This project is enhancing the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of the Australian papaya industry by providing growers with improved knowledge, practices, and proactive attitudes.
10 October 2024
Horticulture Impact Assessment Program 2023/24 to 2025/26 (MT24005)
Hort Innovation engages independent consultants to evaluate the impact of our R&D investments, providing insights into the type and magnitude of impacts that are being generated across the company’s strategic levy programs.
10 October 2024
Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) 2023 updates (MT23001)
This project delivers the 2023 Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) for each of the following industries: almond, avocado, banana, berry, lychee, macadamia, melon, olive, onion, papaya, passionfruit, pineapple and summerfruit.
7 November 2023