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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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