The government has released a report looking at the horticulture code of conduct, which recommends a range of measures to deliver fairer prices for fruit and vegetable growers.

The report follows industry concerns that growers are not always receiving a fair share of the end price paid by consumers.

The code of conduct was introduced in 2007, while the ACCC made 13 recommendations to amend the code in 2008.

The report released last week looks at the implications of those recommendations.

Fruit Growers Victoria is one of the industry bodies which submitted an amendment to the code, and president John Wilson said the industry was waiting in hope to see what the report entailed.

"Fruit Growers Victoria are reviewing the report and we are hopeful the industry's recommendations were taken into consideration," he said.

The report found the entire industry will benefit in the long run from improved efficiencies and transparency, if the ACCC's recommendations are implemented.

Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister Tony Burke said the government would consider the report's findings and issues raised during consultation, such as the possible establishment of a horticulture ombudsman.

"The horticulture sector is one of our biggest agricultural industries, worth $9 billion each year and supporting around 30 000 growers," he said.

"For years, there have been tensions at various points along the horticulture production chain.

"This is a complex issue, but the government is following a basic principle; we want to provide a fair system and minimise red tape for everyone in the horticulture industry."

The full report can be found at www.daff.gov.au/hortcode