Where have all our industry groups gone?

Where have all our industry groups gone?

Australian Flower Industry article lamenting the loss of industry leadership at the regional level and highlighting the importance of industry groups.  Urging the industry to rediscover the power of local and regional industry groups. AFI magazine Issue 63 – April 2018 Author Shane … Continued
Queensland Sustainable Lifestyle Horticulture Project

Queensland Sustainable Lifestyle Horticulture Project

Freshlogic has been commissioned by the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) to assist the lifestyle horticulture industry adjust to the current challenges being experienced by businesses in the industry. This project is required to develop a strategic direction for the … Continued
10 practical tips for not-for-profit boards

10 practical tips for not-for-profit boards

10 solutions to common governance problems at industry associations and charities. Author – Keith Roberts FCIS of NFP Analysts Published June 2011
Domestic market analysis for wildflowers

Domestic market analysis for wildflowers

This project aimed to identify strategies to improve the domestic market share for wildflowers, by determining the current flower and wildflower buying patterns. While there have been a number of reports on the export market for wildflowers, there has been … Continued
North Queensland native foliage for the flower industry

North Queensland native foliage for the flower industry

The aim of this project is to assist industry to further develop and commercialise five north Queensland native foliage species. Previous RIRDC funded research (DAQ-262A) resulted in the identification of five native foliage species for further development and commercialisation. These … Continued
Developing leptospermum for cut flowers

Developing leptospermum for cut flowers

This report describes the development of superior Leptospermum hybrids through a breeding program and the evaluation of post-harvest performance and techniques. This report is targeted at wildflower growers interested in producing Leptospermum for cut flowers and similarly for growers looking … Continued
Cut flower production of Golden Cascade

Cut flower production of Golden Cascade

Corynanthera flava is a unique species indigenous to Western Australia and is a highly sought flower, valued for its long whispery racemes of small golden yellow flowers which flower in time for Christmas. Corynanthera flava is predominantly bush picked with … Continued
Cut flower industry plan: PISC national RD&E plans (Draft)

Cut flower industry plan: PISC national RD&E plans (Draft)

This report deals with the traditional, exotic (e.g. rose, gerbera, chrysanthemum, lisianthus), orchid and tropical (e.g. heliconia, zingiber) cut flower segments of the cut flower and foliage sector. It excludes the wildflower segment which is Australian native flower production, wild … Continued
Queensland cut flower industry development unit

Queensland cut flower industry development unit

In 2001, a HAL-funded project provided an Industry Development Officer (IDO) to work with the Flower Association of Queensland Inc. (FAQI) to build the capacity of the Queensland floriculture (cut flower and foliage) industry. The project was extended for a … Continued