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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 Final Research Report

Statistical review and re-design of the National Bee Pest Surveillance Program (MT14057)

This project reviewed the effectiveness of the National Bee Pest Surveillance Program, with its recommendations leading to new and improved elements of the program.

25 July 2016

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

Completed project Final Research Report

Management of Carpophilus beetle in almonds (AL15004)

This project investigated the species of Carpophilus responsible for damaging almond crops, and looked at the use of an attract and kill system in reducing damage by the pest.

27 September 2018

Completed project Final Research Report

Monash Remediation (AL12011)

After the detection of ringspot virus in budwood tree populations, this investment supported the remediation of the almond industry's budwood repository.

19 January 2017

Completed project Final Research Report

Development of molecular diagnostic tools to detect endemic and exotic pathogens of Prunus species for Australia (MT12005)

Diagnostic tools for common summerfruit and almond pathogens were developed under this investment.

8 March 2016

Completed project Final Research Report

A model for industry planning and preparedness for an incursion of Varroa mite (MT12049)

This project tested the preparedness of Australia’s pollination-dependent industries for an incursion of the exotic bee pest Varooa mite (Varroa destructor).

16 November 2015

Completed project Final Research Report

Managing carob moth in almonds (AL12004)

This project investigated carob moth (Ectomyelois ceratoniae) as a key pest in almond crops. It produced carob moth monitoring guidelines, info on how to mange the pest and more.

13 July 2015