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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Consumer demand spaces for horticulture (MT21003)
This investment identified and prioritised opportunities to engage consumers and build demand across the domestic market for fruits, nuts and vegetables.
28 November 2022
Advanced production for temperate nut crops (various projects) (ST16000)
This investment developed advanced production systems for nut industries using two tree nut crops, almond and walnuts, as model crops.
1 December 2021
Educating health professionals (AL16007)
This investment increased health professionals’ awareness of the role Australian almonds play in a healthy diet.
10 September 2021
Horticulture trade data (MT19005)
This investment provided Hort Innovation with a subscription to the Global Trade Atlas Database.
22 March 2023
Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT20007)
This project provided the Australian horticulture industry with key information regarding domestic and international pesticide regulation.
23 September 2024
Economic analysis of the almond industry (AL19004)
This short investment demonstrated the economic contribution of the almond industry to rural communities and Australia as a whole.
20 July 2021
Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT17019)
Among other thing, this project produced the Ag Chemical Updates, detailing chemical issues and reviews.
9 July 2021
Better tree performance and water use efficiency through root system resilience (AL13009)
This investment was part of a coordinated research program to boost almond productivity and profitability by informing better rootstock choice and more efficient irrigation and nutrition strategies.
21 June 2021
Ex-post impact assessment - industry specific (MT19012)
Through this investment, independent consultants evaluated the impact of R&D investments in the Hort Innovation Almond, Banana, Citrus and Onion Funds.
3 March 2021
Nuts for Life – Educating health professionals (HN19000)
This project funded the Nuts for Life program, which has reduced the gap between Australia’s current average daily consumption of 7 grams of nuts per person per day and the recommended consumption of 30 grams.
23 August 2023