R&D projects
Discover pistachio levy investments into Pistachio Fund R&D initiatives
The pistachio levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Pistachio Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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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
Pathogens and other factors contributing to dark staining on pistachio shells (PS16002)
This project investigated the dark staining of pistachio shells and nuts.
1 June 2021
Nuts for Life – Educating health professionals (HN19000)
This project funded the Nuts for Life program, which has reduced the gap between Australia’s current average daily consumption of 7 grams of nuts per person per day and the recommended consumption of 30 grams.
23 August 2023
Phenomenom - The Good Mood Food Module (ST19041)
This project, which was completed during 2020, expanded the number of Phenomenom resources available by adding a module that educates children, parents and teachers on the beneficial mood effects of a diet and lifestyle encompassing horticulture products.
22 February 2021
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
Category and Consumer Impact Monitor (ST19031)
This investment provided weekly updates on consumer attitudes and behaviours during and beyond COVID-19.
15 June 2020
Maintaining and expanding the technical development of the Australian Pistachio Industry (PS14000)
This investment funded the role of a pistachio research field officer, to investigate ways the pistachio industry can increase yields and improve nut quality.
5 February 2019
Trialling dry hulling of raw pistachios to improve pistachio processing (PS13000)
This project investigated dry hulling pistachios as a method to replace or supplement traditional wet hulling, and looked at ways to improve pistachio hulling and drying in general.
5 February 2019
Transformational innovation performance analysis (AI13011)
This project examined the level of innovation in the Australian horticulture industry, and its relationship to productivity.
4 September 2015
Pistachio productivity improvement program (PS17003)
This investment supported improvements in the cultivation of pistachios and the uptake of new and changing production practices through research, development and extension activities.
23 August 2023