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Discover olive levy investments into Olive Fund R&D initiatives

The olive levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Olive Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.

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Completed project Final Research Report

Educating health professionals about Australian olive products (OL17002)

This project communicated the research-backed evidence on the health benefits of olives to an audience of health professionals, through the Olive Wellness Institute.

28 February 2020

Completed project

Multi-scale monitoring tools for managing Australian tree crops: Industry meets innovation (ST15012 and others) (ST15012)

This grant-funded project progressed the investigation and trial of a number technology-based crop mapping and monitoring tools, and delivered the first iteration of the Australian Tree Crop Rapid Response Map.

3 July 2020

Completed project

Adaptive area-wide management of Queensland fruit fly using the sterile insect technique: Guidelines for efficient and effective pest suppression and stakeholder adoption (ST15014 and ST15015)

This grant-funded project investigated, trialled and finalised guidelines and resources for the area-wide management of Queensland fruit fly.

3 July 2020

Completed project Final Research Report

Educating health professionals about Australian olive products (OL19001)

This investment was responsible for disseminating evidence-based health information about olive products to an audience of Australian healthcare professionals.

22 May 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

Ex-post impact assessment (MT18011)

Through this project, Hort Innovation engaged independent consultants to evaluate the impact of our R&D investments, providing insights into the type and magnitude of impacts generated across the company’s strategic levy programs.

31 December 2021

Completed project

Generation of data for pesticide permit applications in horticulture crops 2019/20 (MT18018)

This multi-industry project generated the data needed to support a range of existing minor use permits across a variety of horticulture crops, to ensure growers have continued access to safe and effective chemicals for the management of pests, weeds and diseases.

10 July 2019

Ongoing project

Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2018-19 to 2020-21 (HA18002)

This across-industry investment is responsible for producing Hort Innovation’s annual Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook.

22 May 2019