R&D projects
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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Demonstration of functional driverless tractor for Australian horticulture (AS17002)
This investment is assessing the reliability, accuracy and cost effectiveness of driverless tractor technology across a number of almond orchards in Australia.
22 February 2021
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
International Olive Council Committee (OL15002)
This investment ensured the Australian olive industry is prepared for any changes to international regulations.
4 February 2021
Scanning technologies for horticulture packhouses (ST19022)
This project investigated the potential of in-line scanning technology to detect market access pest and disease organisms.
11 September 2020
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
Multi-scale monitoring tools for managing Australian tree crops – phase 2 (various projects) (ST19001)
This program continued the development, trial and extension of technology-based crop mapping and monitoring tools to help growers in predicting fruit quality and yield, and monitoring tree health – including in the early detection of pest and disease outbreaks.
30 June 2023
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
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
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
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