While most of the debate around hemp policy in the slow-moving U.S. Farm Bill has centered on cannabinoids and efforts to control intoxicating hemp products, proposed updates to the omnibus […]
U.S. Farm Bill revisions would modestly reshape rules for fiber and grain growers Read More »
Two hemp-derived cannabinoids could offer new treatments for the world’s most common chronic liver disorder, according to new research from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The study, published in the
Study suggests CBD and CBG could be treatment for a common chronic liver disease Read More »
The UK government has awarded $1.2 million in funding for a project aimed at developing hemp varieties tailored to British farming conditions, part of a broader effort to strengthen domestic
UK grant backs development of hemp varieties tailored for British farming Read More »
A new government-backed study says South Africa could build a domestic industrial hemp market worth about $2.5 billion — but makes clear the sector remains at an early stage and
South Africa hemp study outlines $2.5B market opportunity, but major hurdles remain Read More »
A Kyrgyz lawmaker has raised the prospect of industrial hemp cultivation during a parliamentary debate on agricultural legislation, highlighting potential uses for the crop in textiles and other manufacturing. Dastan
Kyrgyzstan hemp discussion points toward alignment with neighboring countries Read More »
A Ghana farmer has taken the government to the Supreme Court over industrial hemp licensing rules recently released, arguing that the costs and entry requirements are unconstitutional and effectively block
Ghana’s hemp launch faces court test challenging expensive, dollar-based license fees Read More »
Botswana finally appears to be moving on industrial hemp, after publishing new cannabis regulations last month that open up farming, processing, transport, research and trade – but not all stakeholders
Botswana government says it will support hemp after issuing strict regulations Read More »
One of Europe’s leading hemp companies says it is abandoning its operations in Romania after 14 years on the ground. According to a real estate notice posted earlier this month,
European hemp stalwart HempFlax Group is departing Romania after historic 14-year run Read More »
A UK stakeholder group says the handling of a request to revisit CBD’s regulatory status is raising new doubts about whether the country’s food approval system is working as intended.
UK CBD challenge raises new questions over how regulators handle novel food filings Read More »
A new hemp variety approved in the EU could eventually challenge Europe’s leading legacy fiber cultivars. Carmanecta, developed by the Dutch-Italian genetics specialist Enecta, outpaced several leading European varieties in
Newly listed Dutch variety shows potential to challenge Europe’s fiber hemp incumbents Read More »
