Australia is the world’s fourth largest truffle-producing country and is earning a global reputation for premium French black truffles, or Perigord truffles (Tuber melanosporum). In 2023, Australian truffle farms exported more than 11 tonnes of truffles worth over $9 million. Truffle farming in Australia involves cultivating hazelnut and oak trees, with truffles harvested by specially trained dogs that detect them by scent.
The AgriFutures Emerging Industries Program works to grow Australia’s rural economy by supporting emerging industries with high growth potential.
Among these is truffle farming in Australia, a sector identified for its strong future prospects. AgriFutures Australia is investing in a major five-year research initiative to advance Australian truffle farms and strengthen industry capability.
The Australian Truffle Industry Association (ATIA) underpins this growth with its Strategic Plan (2021–2026), which defines research and development priorities to guide the industry’s expansion.
The Australian Truffle Strategic R&D Plan was developed through consultation with key industry stakeholders including the Australian Truffle Industry Association (ATIA) .
We are committed to working closely with all those involved in the truffle industry, as well as the AgriFutures Emerging Industries Technical Advisory Group. The Group works to identify research priorities and make investments which will have the greatest impact on the industry.
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AgriFutures Australia is investing in the Australian Truffle Program of Research (AUSTRUF), a major five-year program led by the University of Melbourne and delivered with research and industry partners.
AUSTRUF unites researchers and industry partners to position Australian truffles as a premium product and ensure sustainable growth. Co-designed with ATIA, the Truffle Program of Research spans four themes: farm productivity, environmental resilience, biosecurity and industry data. Projects include improving management practices, predicting climate impacts, strengthening biosecurity and creating a national benchmarking platform.
Profitability varies between businesses and depends on factors like yield, management, market access and production costs.
However, the Australian truffle industry has been identified by AgriFutures as an emerging industry with high growth potential, and Australia exported more than 11 tonnes of truffles worth over $9 million in 2023. That momentum points to strong opportunity for well-managed Australian truffle farms.
To keep up with AgriFutures’ truffle work, subscribe to Emerging Industries Program news and updates and explore the latest truffle research outcomes and project updates on the AgriFutures website.
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You can also visit the Australian Truffle Industry Association for broader industry information, contacts, and additional updates relevant to truffle farming in Australia.
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