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The Flower Association of Queensland Inc. (FAQI) is a non profit organisation based in Brisbane, Queensland Australia. The Association aims to further the development of the commercial cut flower and foliage industry together with the many allied businesses included in this vibrant industry. FAQI employs seven staff and is spearheaded by an industry elected Executive Committee. Benefits of belonging to FAQI include:

  • Strong representation under one banner
  • Good leads and trade enquiries
  • Co-ordinated promotion
  • Shared knowledge and networking
  • Whole of industry strategies

An invitation to join FAQI..

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The Australian Flower Industry magazine

Issue 20

Publication Schedule 2009..

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The Australian Flower Industry magazine- Current Issue

 

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Issue # 23

Grower Focus (pictured) provides members and subscribers with up-to date informtion on current industry issues, technical issues, R&D updates, coming events and news from State-based organisations and cut flower specific grower groups. The magazine also containes a Trade Directory to help growers source equipment and supplies as well as technical assistance.

Features include:

* Labelling the country of origin

* Bushfires in Victoria

* Drip irrigation problems and solutions

* The use of artificial light in cut flower production

 
 
The benefits of belonging to FAQI include:

 

 

The Queensland Government is taking steps to encourage irrigators to adopt more efficient water-use practices with the introduction of the South East Queensland - Irrigation Futures (2) Program. FAQI is please to be involved in this program. More .....

SEQ-IF Brochure..

Fact Sheets ..

Technical Grower Reports ..

SEQ-IF Updates ..

Free Aerial Maps..
The Australian Flower Industry magazine
The Australian Flower Industry (AFI) magazine is exclusively published for people working within the floriculture industry in Australia and New Zealand. It contains a range of articles and information specifically addressing the needs of growers and florists. Distributed quarterly in March, June, September and December, it is the only flower magazine reaching over 3000 floriculture industry professionals around Australia and the Asia Pacific....more

* Fifth year magazine milestone is bloomin’ marvellous.....more

* Letter from Hon Tim Mulherin MP, Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries, Queensland Nov08 re Fifth year magazine milestone...more
The Australian Flower Industry magazine - Current Issue

 

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Issue # 23

Florist Focus (pictured) provides members and subscribers with up-to date information on current industry issues, technical issues, floral design trends, coming events and news from State-based organisations.

Features include:

* Development of an Australian style

* Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show

* Extending vase life

 


If you would like a complimentary review copy- email

faqi@flowersqueensland.asn.au
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FAQI E-Bulletin - The Latest News

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If you would like to comment on something, send an email to faqi@flowersqueensland.asn.au

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FREE Cut Flower and Foliage

Whole Farm Economic Decision Calculator

Contact: faqi@flowersqueensland.asn.au

 

  • The Queensland Native Flower Seminar - Toowoomba,

18-19 September

For ten days in September, Toowoomba is the home of the most famous flower show in Queensland. The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers will be a sparkling spectacular offering a range of events, exhibitions, tours and attractions that will appeal to visitors from far and wide. This year's Native Flower Seminar is being organised to coincide with the Carnival of Flowers, allowing attendees the opportunity to bring their families and enjoy the wonderful sights, scents and flowers...that is, springtime in Toowoomba. www.tcof.com.au

A great program has been organised for this year's seminar. We are delighted to be able to launch the Economic Decision Cost Calculator and the Cut Flower Farm Management System. Both of these tools have been successfully trialled with members of the industry and now for the first time, the tools will be available to growers to take home and implement in their business.

Other topics included in the program are: Nutrition, Climate Change, Irrigation, Pest Management and Marketing.

The key note speaker for the Seminar will be well known NSW Business and Executive Coach, Mr Marcus Kroek from Action Coach.

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Native Flower Seminar Program

“Staying on top of the solutions”

0830-0845 Registration - Wendy Ketter FAQI
0845-0900 Official Opening & Welcome address
Industry Development
0900-0920 FAQI 2009 Project Update - Paul Florissen, FAQI
0920-0940 Research & Development - Rachel Poulter, QPIF
0940-1000 Determining optimum irrigation scheduling for
key wildflower crops - Grower trial - TBA
1000-1020 Managing a scaly situation -
Andrew Manners, Entomologist QPIF


1030-1100 Morning Tea

Sustainable horticulture
1100-1120 Farm Management System implementation
Claire Ellis FAQI FMS Officer
1120-1140 Adapting to Climate Change Peter Deuter - QPIF
1140-1200 Nutrition and sustainable horticulture - TBA
Are you in control of your business?
1200-1230 Implementing the Economic Decision Cost Calculator - Bill Johnston, Agricultural Economist QPI&F


1230-1315 Lunch

Innovative Marketing– (Key Note Speaker)
1315-1545 A high energy, interactive, practical business
coaching workshop that shows you in 5 simple steps
how to boost your business and increase your profits by 61%
Marcus Kroek
ActionCOACH Business Coaching
Winner: Asia Pacific Best Client Results 2008
Asia Pacific Firm of the Year 2008
ActionCOACH Business Coaching


1545-1615 Afternoon Tea

1615-1635 Quality specifications set to fly -
Bettina Gollnow, NSW DPI
1635-1700 WildFlowers Australia – Update
Lodi Pameijer, Wildflowers Australia


1830 Dinner (Optional)


Saturday pm - Farm Tour to be advised

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Native Flower Seminar Program ...

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  Current Projects  

Events - 2008 Highlights

  
 

 

  • The Australian Flower Industry Magazine

  • Cost and Profit Calculator for Cut Flower Growers

  • Queensland Cut Flower Industry Development Unit

  • National Industry FarmGate Survey

  • Enhancing the Uptake of Sustainable Cut Flower Production through the adoption of Farm Management Systems

  • Native Flower Study Tour Japan 09

  • NRW South East Queensland - Irrigation Futures

  • Industry Development Needs Assessment

  • Quantifying the differences between treated and untreated coir substances

  • Determining Optimum Irrigation Scheduling Requirements for Key Wildflower Crops

  • Soil borne bio-control on Western Flower Thrips in cut flowers

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Japanese Study tour and the 5th International Flower Expo
26 October-2 November 2008

(This event has occurred)

Boosting Australian-grown flower exports to Japan

The Flower Association of Queensland Inc. and Wildflowers Australia Ltd
recently facilitated a study tour and market visit to Japan.
The visit included a study tour of the flower supply chain in Japan, attendance at the International Flower Expo (IFEX) and meetings with key importers to assess the demand for high quality Australian-grown flowers and foliage.

IFEX is the largest and most significant flower and garden industry trade show in Asia, and attracted more than 38,000 visitors and over 860 exhibitors worldwide. Attendees included exporters, growers and manufacturers of cut flowers, plants, seeds, packaging and accessories, vases and equipment.

The purpose of the Japanese study tour was to provide new business opportunities for Australian wildflower growers, including meeting industry professionals such as retailers, wholesalers, importers and growers from all over Japan and Asia.

The study tour enabled growers the opportunity to assess the value of their products by key industry professionals in the Japanese market and strengthen relationships with Japanese auction houses, importers and buyers.

World's Flowers Enter Japanese Market through IFEX2008

  
 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 
 

Flower Association of Queensland Inc.

26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland QLD 4163 Australia | PO Box 327, Cleveland QLD 4163 Australia
Ph: (07) 3824 9537 | Fax: (07) 3286 3094 | Email: faqi@flowersqueensland.asn.au
 
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