HempToday marks Earth Day with launch of Spanish edition
HempToday will launch a Spanish-language edition of its leading global hemp industry website on Earth Day, Monday, April 22. The edition, HempToday en Español, is…
Australia
Tasmanian hemp farmers see rapid growth in coming years
Tasmanian hemp fields could rapidly expand to 8,000 hectares (about 20,000 acres) over the next few years, stakeholders say, as long-awaited changes to Australian legislation…
Sustainability ethos drives hempcrete-built village in Western Australia
An eco-village which utlitizes hempcrete in all 12 of its homes recently opened in Western Australia. “We are pretty sure this is the biggest hempcrete…
Ex-doctor found innocent in Australian cannabis treatment case
An ex-doctor in Australia has sucessfully defended himself in a landmark medical cannabis trial, arguing that his unauthorized treatments with cannabis compounds were of “medical…
New Zealand stakeholders are forming hemp interest group
A recent food conference in New Zealand has earmarked hemp as having the potential to impact the food industry and to boost the economy. While…
Western Australia grants provide spark to hemp stakeholders
The government of Western Australia is providing $200,000 AUD ($145,000 USD) in grants to support the state’s hemp industry. “There are immense opportunities in hemp…
Rule changes, research advance industry in southern Australia
The hemp industry in southern Australia continues to grow steadily. Aided by recent law changes, promising research has been conducted and more farmers are interested…
Benhaim is featured speaker at inaugural Asian Hemp Summit
Paul Benhaim, CEO at Elixinol Global Ltd., is confirmed as among featured speakers at next year’s first Asian Hemp Summit in Nepal. The event is…
Australian state cites job creation in raising THC limit to a full 1%
Western Australia officials have lifted the amount of THC allowable in industrial hemp to a full one percent, bringing the state in line with others…
Creso Pharma in distribution deal with Pharmacare in UK
Australia-based Creso Pharma has inked an agreement with Pharmacare Europe to market and distribute its cannaQIX CBD product in the UK, the companies said in…