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Discover chestnut levy investments into Chestnut Fund R&D initiatives

The chestnut levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Chestnut Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.

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Completed project Final Research Report

Knowledge gaps of nut rot of chestnuts (CH22001)

This project collated all the available scientific literature on chestnut nut rot to underpin the development of a research and management plan for the Australian chestnut industry to combat the disease.

23 October 2023

Completed project

Pilot program: Consumer usage, attitude and brand tracking (MT21201)

This pilot program provided a category tracking service to allow various horticultural categories to better understand consumer usage and attitudes and the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

9 March 2022

Completed project Final Research Report

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

Completed project Final Research Report

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

Completed project

Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT17019)

Among other thing, this project produced the Ag Chemical Updates, detailing chemical issues and reviews.

9 July 2021

Completed project Final Research Report

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