Investment expenditure analysis
See how Almond Fund investments are tracking against the industry’s Strategic Investment Plan
As seen on the almond 'fund management' page, investments specific to the Hort Innovation Almond Fund are guided by the industry's Strategic Investment Plan (SIP). The SIP features four priority outcome areas that have been identified and agreed upon by the industry, and Hort Innovation works to invest in R&D initiatives that are aligned to these.
See how investment expenditure aligns to Strategic Investment Plan outcomes
In the interactive chart below, discover the most up-to-date information on how project expenditure in the Almond Fund is aligned to the four SIP outcomes. The chart reflects project investment across the life of the SIP to date.
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Enabling the pathway to best sustainable management practices (AL23001)
This investment is supporting the almond industry to further develop Almond Hort360, an online grower self-assessment benchmarking tool that provides growers with a resource to support improved sustainable production and on-farm business practises while capturing industry data which can inform future research and development activities.
13 December 2023
Almond Centre of Excellence Operation and Maintenance (AL23000)
This project provides for the ongoing operations, maintenance and expansion of the Almond Centre of Excellence (ACE).
24 October 2023
Pathway to carbon neutral – life cycle analysis in almond orchards (AL20005)
This project is undertaking a life cycle analysis of the almond industry, with the intention being to develop sustainable practices in the industry and reduce the production of carbon emissions.
1 March 2023
Cover crops for soil health and productivity (AL21004)
This investment explores cover cropping as a management practice in Australian almond orchards by assessing its efficacy and practicality in specific almond-growing regions for more effective and sustainable orchard management.
10 January 2023
Optimising almond production systems (AL21001)
This project is building confidence in the almond industry by improving the efficiency of production through transitioning to higher density orchard systems.
31 August 2022
National tree crop intensification program (AS18000) – Almond (Almond (AS18000))
This investment is part of a collaborative R&D program of tree crop specific projects established to deliver step-change orchard system intensification knowledge, understanding and technical advancements to the almond industry.
3 May 2021
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
Almond Centre of Excellence experimental and demonstration orchard (AL19000)
This project is providing funding for the infrastructure and maintenance needed for the Almond Centre of Excellence experimental and demonstration orchard
7 May 2020
Almond minor use permit program (AL16002)
Almond minor use permit renewals and applications are submitted through this project as required.
21 November 2018