Government continues its support for hemp in South Australia
South Australia has approved 21 licenses for industrial hemp for the 2020-2021 growing season, as the state moves into a fourth year of hemp farming…
Australia
Two Aussie pioneers get ‘Lifetime’ honors
The Tasmanian Hemp Association bestowed Honorary Lifetime Membership awards on two Australian hemp pioneers. They are Lisa Estreich, who co-founded the ‘Hempen Things’ hemp shop…
Australian state of Victoria sets hemp trials at ‘smart farm’
The government in the Australian state of Victoria will back hemp trials at an existing “smart farm” project under a two-year collaboration. Sunraysia Institute of…
Hay farmer receives first hemp license in Australia’s Northern Territory
Australia’s Northern Territory has issued its first commercial hemp growing license to a hay farmer as the state sees economic development advancing under legalization of…
Aussie startup sees strong demand as it gears up to process straw
Looking across Tasmanian fields of hemp stubble left over after the plants had been harvested for their protein rich seed, Australian entrepreneur Andi Lucas saw…
Plan for over-the-counter CBD in Australia carries heavy restrictions
Australia’s Ministry of Health has handed down an interim decision that could lead to over-the-counter (OTC) sales of CBD, but such products would face many…
Australian researchers studying hemp nutrition for animal feed
Researchers in the Australian state of Tasmania are studying the nutritional value of hemp for animal feed as they look to expand opportunities for farmers….
Elixinol Global looks to raise cash with 48% discount on shares
Struggling CBD maker Elixinol Global is offering a 48% discount on shares, hoping to raise $11 million among institutional and and retail investors. Elixinol is…
Changes in Australia could make CBD available over-the-counter
Proposed new CBD regulations could help fuel an overall increase in Australia’s cannabis market, which is projected to grow in value to USD$1.5 billion by…
Aussie hemp stakeholders entice financial services firms
While talks aimed at stakeholders interested in the full range of whole plant hemp applications are on tap at this year’s Australian Industrial Hemp Conference…