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.
11-20 of 30 results
Horticulture trade data (MT22005)
This investment provides Hort Innovation with a subscription to the Global Trade Atlas Database.
3 April 2023
An integrated pest management program for the Australian almond industry – Phase 2 (AL22003)
This project delivers an integrated pest management program for the Australian almond industry through providing growers with a toolkit of effective practices, new technologies and practical guidelines.
13 March 2023
An integrated disease management program for the Australian almond industry – Phase 2 (AL22002)
This project delivers an integrated disease management program for the Australian almond industry through providing growers with a toolkit of effective practices, new technologies and practical guidelines.
13 March 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
Evaluation of potential prunus rootstocks for almond production – stage 3 (AL20001)
This investment evaluates a range of potential new almond rootstocks and assesses their compatibility with the common almond cultivars grown in Australia and their performance under Australia's growing conditions.
2 June 2022
Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2021-22 to 2023-24 (MT21006)
This whole-of-horticulture investment is responsible for producing Hort Innovation’s annual Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook
11 May 2022
Horticulture Impact Assessment Program 2020/21 to 2022/23 (MT21015)
This project is evaluating the impact of Hort Innovation's R&D investments.
29 April 2022
Pathway to carbon neutral – whole orchard recycling in almond orchards (AL21000)
This project is quantifying the impact of whole orchard recycling on the carbon footprint of an almond orchard
10 March 2022