R&D projects
Discover Almond levy investments into Almond Fund R&D initiatives
The almond levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Almond Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Almond industry innovation and adoption program (AL19001)
This project helped to deliver technical advice to almond growers, promoting best practice and facilitating the adoption of R&D.
28 February 2024
Almond industry Californian study tour 2022 (AL22006)
In 2022, project supported eight Australian almond industry participants to travel to California to explore the latest R&D and technological developments and build on the international network established in recent years with the Californian almond industry.
18 September 2023
Australian horticulture international demand creation (ST21007)
This investment delivered insights into what the international consumer wants across 13 priority markets for the Australian horticulture sector.
17 July 2023
Evaluation of potential prunus rootstocks for almond production – stage 2 (AL16006)
This investment assessed the performance and compatibility of potential new rootstocks for the Australian almond industry.
30 March 2022
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
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
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
Nutrition claims for The Good Mood Food educational website (ST19037)
This investment assessed 70 horticultural commodities for their nutrient composition related to psychological, neurological and energy benefits.
10 December 2020
Almond study tour (AL16701)
This investment funded study tours for almond industry representatives, to build relationships, knowledge and collaboration with international almond industries.
12 March 2020