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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

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

Completed project

Australian almond industry innovation and adoption program (AL16001)

This project addressed gaps in knowledge and developed new technologies to support the sustainability and competitiveness of the almond industry.

22 October 2020

Completed project

Almond Industry Market Development Program – Europe (AL16010)

This investment supported the continued growth of Australian almond exports to Europe through attendance at major trade shows and by providing Australian industry updates to key European customers.

15 September 2020

Completed project

Identifying factors that influence spur productivity in almond (AL14005)

This project investigated the effects of irrigation, nitrogen and light interception on spur production in Nonpareil and Carmel trees.

30 September 2020

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

Completed project

Almond industry statistics and data collection 2017-2019 (AL16003)

This project delivered industry statistics, crop forecasts and export position information to facilitate the continual development of the almond industry during a particularly dynamic period.

9 April 2020

Completed project Final Research Report

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

Completed project Final Research Report

Australian almond industry statistics and data collection 2020-2022 (AL19005)

This project collected industry statistics and made them readily available to almond growers and other industry stakeholders.

4 April 2023

Completed project Final Research Report

Category and Consumer Impact Monitor (ST19031)

This investment provided weekly updates on consumer attitudes and behaviours during and beyond COVID-19.

15 June 2020

Completed project Final Research Report

Market access, maintenance and development programs (AL17008 and AL19002)

These investments are supporting the continued development of export markets for Australian almonds by facilitating industry representation in key overseas markets.

23 August 2023