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Discover apple and pear levy investments into Apple and Pear Fund R&D initiatives

The apple and pear levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Apple and Pear Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.

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Completed project Final Research Report

Economic contribution of Australian horticulture (MT21010)

This investment used a suite of economic models to measure and understand how the horticulture industry contributes to the Australian economy.

18 July 2023

Ongoing project

Consumer behavioural data program (MT21004)

This multi-industry investment is tasked with providing regular consumer behaviour data and insight reporting to a range of industries

10 March 2022

Completed project

Apple and pear crop estimate (AP16002)

This investment delivered apple and pear crop estimates for seasons 2017 through to 2021 to assist growers plan more effectively and maximise the value of the crops.

18 October 2021

Completed project

Seasonal horticulture labour demand and workforce study (ST19040 and ST20008) (ST19040)

This short project ran in 2020 to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the horticulture sector in accessing and securing their casual workforce. The study provided an 18-month outlook on the casual labour demand across different regions, to support industry discussion on longer-term COVID-19 responses

22 February 2021

Historical document

Apple and pear industry data and analysis (AP08055)

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Please note that as these reports may date back as far as the 1990s, the content and recommendations within them may be superseded by more recent research.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 September 2011

Historical document

Apple and pear Freshlogic market monitor 2004 (AP04006)

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Please note that as these reports may date back as far as the 1990s, the content and recommendations within them may be superseded by more recent research.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 December 2004

Historical document

APAL cool store stock system (AP09048)

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Please note that as these reports may date back as far as the 1990s, the content and recommendations within them may be superseded by more recent research.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

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

Ex-post impact assessment – industry specific (MT18009)

Through this investment, independent consultants evaluatde the impact of R&D investments in the Hort Innovation Apple and Pear, Avocado, Mushroom and Table Grape Funds.

22 October 2019