Project dates: 09/01/2024 - 30/11/2030
The Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance (FASTA), is a $130 million collaborative research initiative designed to protect and grow Australia’s horticultural exports. FASTA combines national research expertise in regulatory market access research and in-field insect pest management, with a focus on addressing and identifying the impact of fruit flies and other insects that pose a barrier to trade in horticulture.
Project Chief Investigators
- Professor Peter Prentis
- Dr Julia Bally
- Dr Kevin Dudley
- Dr Brett Williams
- Associate Professor David Hurwood
Project team members
- Daniel Francis
- Kirra Sadzius
Project funding
Partners
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
James Cook University
Western Sydney UniversityOther Partners
- Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
- Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
- Department of Tourism, Industry and Trade
- Department of Primary Industries and Regions
- Department of Natural Resources and Environment
- Australian Blueberry Growers’ Association
- GreenSkin Avocados
