The Almond Board of Australia 2007-2012 Strategic Plan for the Australian Almond Industry encompasses elements of growing, processing and marketing of Australian almonds.  The plan outlines objectives which will guide future activities in marketing and R&D programs, in addition to other ABA activities.

2007-2012 Australian Almond
Industry Strategic Plan

The current almond industry strategic plan was developed in 2006-07 and is underpinned by an Industry Risk Management Review.  This plan has provided some guidance for levy and government investments over the past three to four years, but a more detailed plan dealing specifically with research and development priorities and strategies is now required.

A robust, well developed strategic plan is an essential foundation for an effective investment program of industry R&D levies and VC’s.  Over the next five years, HAL, in consultation with the IAC, is likely to invest about $10-15 Million (through a combination of almond levies, voluntary contributions and matched funding from the Australian Federal Government) on behalf of the Australian almond industry.  Therefore, it is critical that the investment continues to be well directed and a robust strategic plan will help to achieve this.

The ABA, in partnership with Horticulture Australia Limited (HAL), is currently in the process of developing an Almond Industry R&D Strategic Plan for 2011-2016.

The key objective of the project is to develop a plan which will provide clear strategic direction for the almond industry’s levy and voluntary contribution (VC) investment program managed through HAL.  The plan is expected to be completed by October 2010.