Global biological control investigation and pathway identification study tour (AS25006)

This project is helping the horticulture sector investigate global advances in biological control options through a targeted study tour to Europe.

16 March 2026

Global cherry study tour – Chile 2026 (CY25004)

Cherry Growers of Australia

16 March 2026

Vegetable industry study tours (VG23002)

This project will deliver a series of international study tours for Australian vegetable and onion growers, designed to expose them to cutting-edge research, technologies, and practices from leading global horticultural regions.

17 February 2026

Almond industry international study tours (AL23004)

This investment enhances the Australian almond industry's knowledge and capabilities by organising study tours to Spain, Portugal and the United States of America.

10 September 2024

• Ongoing project
• Almond Fund
• Study tours
• Nut
• R&D

Advanced vegetable mechanisation program to maximise labour and cost efficiency (VG23003)

This program will boost the adoption of advanced mechanisation technology in the Australian vegetable industry, reducing the industry’s high input costs and labour challenges that affect grower profitability.

12 June 2024

• Ongoing project
• Vegetable Fund
• Study tours
• Technology

Melon industry study tours (VM23000)

This project enhances the Australian melon industry by connecting local producers and stakeholders with global innovators through a series of study tours.

10 April 2024

• Ongoing project
• Melon Fund
• Study tours

Prune international industry study tour (DP23001)

This study tour enabled Australian prune industry participants, particularly emerging leaders, to experience leading practices and innovation first-hand in California.

3 October 2024

• Final research report
• Prune Fund
• Completed project
• Study tours

Produce Executive Program Scholarships (VG22011)

This project supports four scholarships annually on the IFPA Produce Executive Program for employees from vegetable levy-paying organisations in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

28 August 2023

• Ongoing project
• Vegetable Fund
• Study tours
• Leadership

Onion international study tours – inbound and outbound (VN22000)

This project provides opportunities for Australian onion growers and supply chain participants to increase their awareness and knowledge of research and innovation in the global horticulture industry by delivering international industry study tours to key onion-growing regions worldwide.

22 August 2023

• Ongoing project
• Onion Fund
• Study tours

Mushroom international study tours – inbound and outbound (MU22010)

This project delivered a range of inbound and outbound international study tours for the mushroom industry.

1 December 2025