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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Pistachio production research program (PS22000)
This project supports improvements in the cultivation of pistachios and the uptake of new and changing production practices through research, development and extension activities.
9 November 2023
Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2021-22 to 2023-24 (MT21006)
This whole-of-horticulture investment is responsible for producing Hort Innovation’s annual Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook
11 May 2022
Feasibility study into opportunities for high-technology horticulture production in urban environments (HA19005)
This project provided recommendations on how the Australian horticulture industry can realise opportunities surrounding high technology horticulture production in urban environments and build the capacity of this sector.
12 January 2022
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
Technology transfer for pistachio growers (PS17002)
This investment brought the latest in Australian and international research, best practice and technical information to the nation’s pistachio growers.
18 October 2021
Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT20007)
This project provides the Australian horticulture industry with key information regarding domestic and international pesticide regulation
27 July 2021
Supporting the adoption of best management practices for pistachio growers through on-farm demonstrations and regional discussion groups (PS20000)
This investment is all about bringing the latest in Australian and international research, best practice and technical information to the nation’s pistachio growers
14 July 2021
Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT17019)
Among other thing, this project produced the Ag Chemical Updates, detailing chemical issues and reviews.
9 July 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