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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Almond productivity: Tree architecture and development of new growing systems (AL14007)
This investment looked at how tree architecture and the use of high-density growing systems can improve almond productivity.
9 September 2020
Carmel almond growth disorder (AL08015)
This is a final research report from Hort Innovation’s historical archives. Please note that as these reports may date back as far as the 1990s, the content and recommendations within them may be superseded by more recent research.
1 November 2010
Almond Centre of Excellence experimental and demonstration orchard (AL19000)
This project is providing funding for the infrastructure and maintenance needed for the Almond Centre of Excellence experimental and demonstration orchard
7 May 2020
Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) – Updates (MT19008)
This short investment facilitated a 2020 Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) for several horticultural industries
29 January 2021
Generation of data for pesticide permit applications in horticulture crops 2019/20 (MT18018)
This multi-industry project generated the data needed to support a range of existing minor use permits across a variety of horticulture crops, to ensure growers have continued access to safe and effective chemicals for the management of pests, weeds and diseases.
10 July 2019
Almond irrigation best practice management (AL17004)
This investment improved irrigation system performance across the Australian almond industry
31 December 2019
Advanced processing of almonds (AL12003)
This investment supported research into advanced processing technologies for almonds, including effective aeration and dehydration, hulling, cracking and temperature sensors.
7 November 2018
An integrated pest management program for the Australian almond industry (AL16009)
This investment delivered an integrated pest management program for almonds through providing growers with a toolkit of effective practises, new technologies, and practical guidelines.
10 January 2023
An integrated disease management program for the Australian almond industry (AL16005)
This program helped growers improve the on-farm management of key almond diseases.
20 December 2022
Almond minor use permit program (AL16002)
Almond minor use permit renewals and applications are submitted through this project as required.
21 November 2018