Educating health professionals on the nutrition and health benefits of avocados (AV20003)

This project educated health professionals about the nutrition and health benefits of avocados to encourage their recommendation and ultimately increase the purchase and consumption of Australian avocados.

8 April 2025

• Final research report
• Completed project

Australia’s united food and wine team heads to Japan

Australia’s united food and wine team heads to JapanMedia ReleaseThe Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group is headed to Tokyo next month as part of an ongoing effort to improve bilateral trade relations and increase export opportunities for

1 April 2025

Antimicrobial resistance in the vegetable industry (VG23004)

This project is investigating the risks and impacts of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the Australian levy vegetable supply chain.

1 April 2025

• Ongoing project
• Vegetable Fund
• Pests, diseases and biosecurity

Knowledge sharing and capacity building for future generations of turf producers (TU24002)

This project aims to provide an annual event designed for the next generation of Australian turf producers, fostering leadership, professional development, and industry networking.

31 March 2025

• Ongoing project
• Turf Fund
• Training and education
• Leadership

Business case to review the nursery products levy (NY24001)

This project assessed the current Nursery Products Levy collection mechanism, its effectiveness and appropriateness to meet industry’s strategic needs.

31 March 2025

• Nursery Fund
• Industry data and insights

Developing a capability-based horticulture leadership strategy (HA24003)

This project is driving cultural change in the horticulture sector by prioritising leadership development through non-technical, people-centered initiatives.

31 March 2025

• Ongoing project
• Training and education
• Industry development and communication
• Leadership

Custard apple industry development (CU24001)

The project aims to enhance the productivity and sustainability of the Australian custard apple industry through delivery of targeted industry development services.

31 March 2025

• Ongoing project
• Custard Apple Fund
• Industry development and communication

Australian Banana Industry Congress 2025 (BA24002)

The Australian Banana Industry Congress is the premier event for the banana industry, bringing together growers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to share insights, explore new research, and discuss key challenges and opportunities.

11 December 2025

• Conference
• Events
• Completed project
• Industry development and communication

Avocado Industry Virtual Reality Training Program (AV24010)

This project will enhance stakeholder skills across the avocado supply chain—from orchard to retail—by delivering immersive Virtual Reality (VR) training.

31 March 2025

• Ongoing project
• Avocado Fund
• Training and education

Program launched to unlock grower solutions for Australia’s biggest horticulture challenges

The Australian-Grown Innovation program, run by Startupbootcamp and Cluster Connect in partnership with Hort Innovation, has been designed to drive innovation that will tackle the most pressing challenges in horticulture. The Australian-Grown Innovation program will mentor Australian growers and those across the horticulture supply chain to turn great ideas into commercially viable products and services that make a real difference on the ground.

25 March 2025