The International Protea Association was the brainchild of the late Peter Mathews of Australia and resulted from the realisation that there were numerous people around the world interested in Protea cultivation. Although proteas are known to originate from South Africa, they are now widely cultivated throughout the world wherever climatic and soil conditions allow. The International Protea Association (IPA) now embraces both the Australian and African genera.
The IPA’s Executive Committee is situated in South Africa, and has the support of a Board of Directors, representing protea associations around the globe. The IPA is the instrument, which gives the Protea Industry a status that it could not have as a series of national bodies. The IPA will refer inquiries regarding proteas and related products to participating Associations around the world. | The aims and objectives of the IPA are: To disseminate information, or the source of information on all aspects of the production of plants, the management of plantations, the handling of flowers and marketing information worldwide Stimulating interest in research in all aspects of the industry Arranging conferences for those involved with the industry Carrying on such other activity in the development and co-ordination of the industry as may be determined by the organisation.
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