Industry preparedness for exotic root knot nematode (Meloidogyne enterolobii) (MT22012)

This project improved Australia’s preparedness for the exotic guava root-knot nematode, a high-risk pest for potatoes, sweetpotatoes, onions and other vegetables.

19 November 2025

Inter-seasonal irregular bearing (AV23000)

This project built new knowledge to help manage irregular bearing in avocados by targeting summer fruit drop, a major cause of yield variability.

3 October 2025

Strengthening the sustainability of berry production (RB22001)

The project generated data on the environmental impacts of raspberry and blackberry production in Australia using life cycle assessment (LCA) methods.

9 September 2025

• Raspberry and Blackberry Fund
• Completed project
• On-farm and crop management
• Green space and the environment

2024 Australian Mango Conference (MG23001)

The 2024 Australian Mango Conference took place in Cairns from May 21st to 23rd. It was the first industry conference since 2019 and provided an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss industry issues, research projects, and the future of the industry.

16 July 2024

• Mango Fund
• Completed project
• Industry development and communication

Biocontrols for snail management in horticulture (BY22006)

This project investigated current and potential approaches to mollusc control in Australian horticulture .

22 March 2025

• Completed project
• Pests, diseases and biosecurity
• Biosecurity

Scouting responses to labour challenges in Australian horticulture (AS23004)

This project identified startups across the globe with innovative technologies for addressing labour shortages in Australian horticulture.

28 May 2024

• Final research report
• Completed project
• Advanced Production Systems Fund
• Technology

International avocados Middle East study tour (AV23004)

This project coordinated the avocado industry’s presence at the Gulfood tradeshows in 2024 and 2025, as well as in-market visits that address the industry’s current needs.

5 May 2025

• Avocado Fund
• Completed project
• International trade and markets

Developing a RegTech framework and applications across horticultural value chains (ST22009)

This project funded under the National Agriculture Traceability Regulatory Technology Research and Insights Grant Round aims to identify technology that the Australian horticulture sector could implement to improve its traceability systems and simplify compliance processes.

10 September 2025

• Industry development and communication

Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) 2023 updates (MT23001)

This project delivered 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.

3 June 2025

Deloitte report: Market-based export strategies (ST19033)

This project developed export diversification strategies for the Australian horticulture sector to consider.

13 September 2023

• Final research report
• Completed project
• International trade and markets