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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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Completed project

Almond productivity: Tree architecture and development of new growing systems (AL14007)

This investment looked at how tree architecture and the use of high-density growing systems can improve almond productivity.

9 September 2020

Historical document

Carmel almond growth disorder (AL08015)

This is a final research report from Hort Innovation’s historical archives. Please note that as these reports may date back as far as the 1990s, the content and recommendations within them may be superseded by more recent research.

1 November 2010

Ongoing project

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

Completed project

Generation of data for pesticide permit applications in horticulture crops 2019/20 (MT18018)

This multi-industry project generated the data needed to support a range of existing minor use permits across a variety of horticulture crops, to ensure growers have continued access to safe and effective chemicals for the management of pests, weeds and diseases.

10 July 2019

Completed project Final Research Report

Almond irrigation best practice management (AL17004)

This investment improved irrigation system performance across the Australian almond industry

31 December 2019

Completed project Final Research Report

Advanced processing of almonds (AL12003)

This investment supported research into advanced processing technologies for almonds, including effective aeration and dehydration, hulling, cracking and temperature sensors.

7 November 2018

Completed project

An integrated pest management program for the Australian almond industry (AL16009)

This investment delivered an integrated pest management program for almonds through providing growers with a toolkit of effective practises, new technologies, and practical guidelines.

10 January 2023

Completed project Final Research Report

An integrated disease management program for the Australian almond industry (AL16005)

This program helped growers improve the on-farm management of key almond diseases.

20 December 2022

Ongoing project

Almond minor use permit program (AL16002)

Almond minor use permit renewals and applications are submitted through this project as required.

21 November 2018