R&D projects
Discover pistachio levy investments into Pistachio Fund R&D initiatives
The pistachio levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Pistachio Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Feasibility study into opportunities for high-technology horticulture production in urban environments (HA19005)
This project provided recommendations on how the Australian horticulture industry can realise opportunities surrounding high technology horticulture production in urban environments and build the capacity of this sector.
12 January 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
Technology transfer for pistachio growers (PS17002)
This investment brought the latest in Australian and international research, best practice and technical information to the nation’s pistachio growers.
18 October 2021
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
Supporting the adoption of best management practices for pistachio growers through on-farm demonstrations and regional discussion groups (PS20000)
This project supported the pistachio industry to develop and maintain effective information extension and technology transfer.
20 September 2024
Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT17019)
Among other thing, this project produced the Ag Chemical Updates, detailing chemical issues and reviews.
9 July 2021
Pathogens and other factors contributing to dark staining on pistachio shells (PS16002)
This project investigated the dark staining of pistachio shells and nuts.
1 June 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
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