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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

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

Completed project

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

Completed project

Educating health professionals (AL16007)

This investment increased health professionals’ awareness of the role Australian almonds play in a healthy diet.

10 September 2021

Completed project

Horticulture trade data (MT19005)

This investment provided Hort Innovation with a subscription to the Global Trade Atlas Database.

22 March 2023

Ongoing project

Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT20007)

This project provides the Australian horticulture industry with key information regarding domestic and international pesticide regulation

27 July 2021

Completed project

Economic analysis of the almond industry (AL19004)

This short investment demonstrated the economic contribution of the almond industry to rural communities and Australia as a whole.

20 July 2021

Completed project

Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT17019)

Among other thing, this project produced the Ag Chemical Updates, detailing chemical issues and reviews.

9 July 2021

Completed project

Better tree performance and water use efficiency through root system resilience (AL13009)

This investment was part of a coordinated research program to boost almond productivity and profitability by informing better rootstock choice and more efficient irrigation and nutrition strategies.

21 June 2021

Ongoing project

National tree crop intensification program (AS18000) – Almond (Almond (AS18000))

This investment is part of a collaborative R&D program of tree crop specific projects established to deliver step-change orchard system intensification knowledge, understanding and technical advancements to the almond industry.

3 May 2021

Ongoing project

National tree crop intensification program (AS18000)

This project is delivering step-change orchard system intensification knowledge, understanding and technical advancements to the almond, avocado, citrus, macadamia and mango industries.

3 May 2021