R&D projects
Discover Almond levy investments into Almond Fund R&D initiatives
The almond levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Almond Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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National Bee Pest Surveillance Program: Transition program (MT21008)
This investment is delivering a national coordinated bee-pest surveillance program to help safeguard honey-bee and pollinator-dependent industries in Australia.
19 January 2022
Development and implementation of protocols to enable importation of improved honey bee genetics to Australia (MT18019)
This investment laid the groundwork for the importation of desirable honey bee germplasm into Australia, with a focus on sourcing genetic material from bees with a tolerance to Varroa mite and its associated viruses
15 December 2021
Statistical review and re-design of the National Bee Pest Surveillance Program (MT14057)
This project reviewed the effectiveness of the National Bee Pest Surveillance Program, with its recommendations leading to new and improved elements of the program.
25 July 2016
Understanding practices in key pollination areas (MT13027)
This project investigated current pollination practices in the apple and pear, cherry, and blueberry industries.
26 June 2014
Enhanced National Bee Pest Surveillance Program (MT16005)
This investment delivered a nationally coordinated bee-pest surveillance program to help safeguard honey-bee and pollinator-dependent industries in Australia.
13 December 2021
Pollination as a controlling factor in almond yield (AL14004)
This project looked at how high levels of pollination can be used to improve almond crop yield without compromising quality.
26 July 2017
A model for industry planning and preparedness for an incursion of Varroa mite (MT12049)
This project tested the preparedness of Australia’s pollination-dependent industries for an incursion of the exotic bee pest Varooa mite (Varroa destructor).
16 November 2015
Enhancing almond pollination efficiency (AL11003)
This research looked at ways to enhance pollination efficiency in almond crops to support higher yields. Hive placement, pollen traps, enpollination felt, hive health and more were explored.
23 June 2014