R&D projects
Discover chestnut levy investments into Chestnut Fund R&D initiatives
The chestnut levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Chestnut Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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An objective basis for temperate nut industries expansion (MT14041)
Information to support industry expansion for a range of temperate nut crops was produced by this investment, for use by the relevant industries.
8 March 2016
Improved postharvest management of chestnuts - phase 2 (CH14005)
Temperatures throughout chestnut supply chains, including during international shipping, were monitored in this research. It also reviewed chestnut retail displays, price and quality.
24 December 2015
Desktop analysis and literature review of chestnut rot (CH13002)
Information on chestnut rot management options was brought together by this review project, which included a look at the costs and benefits of each disease management approach.
10 June 2015
Improved postharvest management of chestnuts (CH13005)
Optimal storage approaches and temperatures for harvested chestnuts were explored in this research, to help growers optimise nut quality.
18 December 2014
Review of phytophthora root rot of chestnuts (CH14002)
This project provided recommendations on Phytophthora root rot management and protection in Australian chestnut orchards.
29 October 2014
Australian Chestnut Grower's Handbook (CH12003)
This project produced the Australian Chestnut Growers’ Handbook. The handbook includes a history of the Australian chestnut industry, agronomy, species and varietal choice, orchard establishment, tree nutrition, chestnut harvesting, post‐harvest storage of chestnuts, environmental assurance, production economics and market opportunities.
8 August 2014