Donovan Family Investments Named 2022 Syngenta Grower of the Year
Donovan Family Investments is renowned in avocado production, known not just for their vast orchards, but also for their top-notch quality. At Hort Connections 2022, Lachlan and Annaleise Donovan were honored with the esteemed Syngenta Grower of the Year Award, showcasing their expertise in the industry. Excellence in Action The Donovans’ dedication shines through every […]
Our Farms
The Donovan Group has been in the Wide Bay area for over 20 years. In this time the region has seen a gradual change from sugar cane and small crops to horticulture including Avocados and other tree crops. In total, we have over 350 hectares containing approximately 70,000 trees within the region. The Donovan Groups […]
Nutritional Information
“Avocados are such a treasure trove of nutrients. Below are just some of the impressive credentials Australian Avocados have on their resume. Avocados are one of the few fruits that are also a healthy fat food. A 50g serve or a quarter of avocado contains just 6g of total fat that’s around the same amount […]
About our avocados
Avocados are a commercially valuable fruit and are cultivated in tropical climates throughout the world.
QUALITY, CONSISTENCY, RELIABILITY
Trees are partially self-pollinating and often are propagated through grafting to maintain a predictable quality and quantity of the fruit.
About the Donovan Family
Donovan Family Investments has been growing Avocados since 1991. DFI is a family business, owned and operated by Lachlan & Annaleise Donovan. We currently have 300 hectares under trees, with Shepard, Hass and Lamb Hass being our major varieties, along with some Sharwil and Wurtz. Our farms are located at Childers, Isis and at Bundaberg. […]