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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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
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
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
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
Management of Carpophilus beetle in almonds (AL15004)
This project investigated the species of Carpophilus responsible for damaging almond crops, and looked at the use of an attract and kill system in reducing damage by the pest.
27 September 2018
Monash Remediation (AL12011)
After the detection of ringspot virus in budwood tree populations, this investment supported the remediation of the almond industry's budwood repository.
19 January 2017
Development of molecular diagnostic tools to detect endemic and exotic pathogens of Prunus species for Australia (MT12005)
Diagnostic tools for common summerfruit and almond pathogens were developed under this investment.
8 March 2016
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
Managing carob moth in almonds (AL12004)
This project investigated carob moth (Ectomyelois ceratoniae) as a key pest in almond crops. It produced carob moth monitoring guidelines, info on how to mange the pest and more.
13 July 2015