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Discover macadamia levy investments into Macadamia Fund R&D initiatives

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

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Completed project

The effect of macadamia nuts on cardiometabolic risk factors and adiposity: a randomised intervention study (MC17005)

This investment built upon the scientific evidence base on the health benefits of macadamias.

10 November 2021

Completed project

Australian macadamia industry innovation and adoption program (MC15004)

This project enhanced the adoption of innovation and technology, and facilitate capacity building, in the Australian macadamia industry.

13 September 2021

Completed project

Horticulture trade data (MT19005)

This investment provided Hort Innovation with a subscription to the Global Trade Atlas Database.

22 March 2023

Completed project Final Research Report

Transforming sub-tropical and tropical tree crop productivity (AI13004)

This investment adapted the principles and management systems developed for orchard intensification of temperate tree crops, such as apples, for extensive orchard systems of subtropical and tropical tree crops.

6 August 2021

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

Ongoing project

Macadamia grower guide (MC19001)

This investment is producing a revised version of the Macadamia Growers Guide

13 July 2021

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

Ongoing project

National tree crop intensification program (AS18000)

This project is delivering step-change orchard system intensification knowledge, understanding and technical advancements to the almond, avocado, citrus, macadamia and mango industries.

3 May 2021

Ongoing project

Macadamia industry innovation and adoption (MC20000) (mc20000)

This project is enhancing the adoption of innovation and technology, and facilitating capacity building, in the Australian macadamia industry.

17 March 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