Australian stakeholders say black market for CBD is thriving
Hemp stakeholders in Australia say industrial hemp growers in New South Wales are illegally producing CBD for a burgeoning black market estimated to be ten…
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Australian study shows hemp’s promise as feed for sheep
Sheep that were fed hemp pellets showed production gains, indicating potential for a high yielding, multi-purpose, summer feed option for livestock, according to a study…
Australian research team aims to develop new hemp varieties
An Australian research team aims to develop next-generation hemp genetics through a grant awarded by the Australian Research Council (ARC). Rachel Burton, from the University…
Initiative to consolidate the global hemp industry is launched
Organizations from around the world are joining to form an international association to advance the interests of the hemp industry. The new body, as yet…
First fiber processing facility goes online in Western Australia
A hemp fiber processing facility has gone online in Western Australia, a first-of-its-kind facility in the Australian state. Backed by a AU$399,000 (~US$300,000) grant through…
Australian group buys 1,047-ha farm, says it fits hemp strategy
Australia’s Caason Group said its recent purchase of a 1,047-hectare farm fits with the company’s plans to develop industrial hemp crops in Australia’s Northern Territory….
Chinese seeds top 1.5% THC in Tasmania
A Tasmanian hemp farmer has destroyed his entire hemp crop after seeds he planted from China went beyond Australia’s legal THC limit of 1.0%. Farmer…
Australian project will set technical plan for fiber production
A project in Australia will map out technical needs for a processing value chain that makes use of stems from hemp plants grown mainly for…
Australian fiber processing startup completes fundraising
Australian hemp processing startup X-Hemp Pty Ltd says it has met its target for capital raising after a five-month campaign. The funding will let X-Hemp move…
Australian project seeks consultants
AgriFutures Australia is looking for a project coordinator and hemp agronomist for its Industrial Hemp Variety Trials (IHVT) project. The project is developing hemp test fields…
