R&D projects
Discover Almond levy investments into Almond Fund R&D initiatives
The almond levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Almond Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Pathway to carbon neutral – whole orchard recycling in almond orchards (AL21000)
This project explored whole orchard recycling (WOR) as a sustainable alternative to the traditional practice of burning almond trees during orchard redevelopment.
11 July 2025
Consumer usage and attitude tracking 2023/24 (MT23201)
The Hort IQ Usage and Perceptions Tracker was a continuous monitor of Australian consumer attitudes and behaviours relating to fresh produce. It aims to provide Hort Innovation and its associated stakeholders with a view on important consumer metrics, which can inform strategic decisions.
4 July 2025
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
Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook (MT21006)
The Australian Horticultural Statistics Handbook was established in 2015 to provide a comprehensive and reliable source of statistical data for the Australian horticulture industry. It was developed in response to the industry’s need for more detailed, timely, and accessible insights into production, trade, and market trends.
9 April 2022
Almond Centre of Excellence experimental and demonstration orchard (AL19000)
The project established a dedicated experimental orchard for research and development for the Australian almond industry. A 60-hectare greenfield site in Loxton, South Australia, was transformed into a state-of-the-art research facility for cutting-edge trials conducted under commercial orchard conditions to ensure practical application.
18 March 2025
Almond industry innovation and adoption program (AL19001)
This project helped to deliver technical advice to almond growers, promoting best practice and facilitating the adoption of R&D.
28 February 2024
Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) 2023 updates (MT23001)
This project delivered the 2023 Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) for each of the following industries: almond, avocado, banana, berry, lychee, macadamia, melon, olive, onion, papaya, passionfruit, pineapple and summerfruit.
3 June 2025
Almond market access and trade development 2023 – 2026 (AL22004)
This project strengthened market access and demand for Australian almonds during a period of global volatility, high supply and pricing pressure.
13 February 2026
Horticulture trade data (MT22005)
This investment provided Hort Innovation with a subscription to the Global Trade Atlas Database.
8 February 2026
Pathway to carbon neutral – life cycle analysis in almond orchards (AL20005)
This project conducted a life cycle assessment (LCA) of the Australian almond industry, given a growing interest in greenhouse gas emissions reductions, climate risk, carbon disclosure reporting and environmental, as well as social and corporate governance.
1 July 2024