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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Phenomenom - The Good Mood Food Module (ST19041)
This project, which was completed during 2020, expanded the number of Phenomenom resources available by adding a module that educates children, parents and teachers on the beneficial mood effects of a diet and lifestyle encompassing horticulture products.
22 February 2021
Seasonal horticulture labour demand and workforce study (ST19040 and ST20008) (ST19040)
This short project ran in 2020 to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the horticulture sector in accessing and securing their casual workforce. The study provided an 18-month outlook on the casual labour demand across different regions, to support industry discussion on longer-term COVID-19 responses
22 February 2021
Scanning technologies for horticulture packhouses (ST19022)
This project investigated the potential of in-line scanning technology to detect market access pest and disease organisms.
11 September 2020
Nutrition claims for The Good Mood Food educational website (ST19037)
This investment assessed 70 horticultural commodities for their nutrient composition related to psychological, neurological and energy benefits.
10 December 2020
Australian almond industry innovation and adoption program (AL16001)
This project addressed gaps in knowledge and developed new technologies to support the sustainability and competitiveness of the almond industry.
22 October 2020
Almond Industry Market Development Program – Europe (AL16010)
This investment supported the continued growth of Australian almond exports to Europe through attendance at major trade shows and by providing Australian industry updates to key European customers.
15 September 2020
Identifying factors that influence spur productivity in almond (AL14005)
This project investigated the effects of irrigation, nitrogen and light interception on spur production in Nonpareil and Carmel trees.
30 September 2020
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
Almond industry statistics and data collection 2017-2019 (AL16003)
This project delivered industry statistics, crop forecasts and export position information to facilitate the continual development of the almond industry during a particularly dynamic period.
9 April 2020
Almond study tour (AL16701)
This investment funded study tours for almond industry representatives, to build relationships, knowledge and collaboration with international almond industries.
12 March 2020