Three Pennsylvania initiatives get grants to promote hemp
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced $157,735 in funding for three projects aimed at boosting the hemp sector in the state. The money, from Pennsylvania’s…
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Colorado must broaden hemp horizons to remain leader, report says
Colorado can continue to be an industrial hemp leader, but to do so the state must broaden its focus beyond CBD to develop supply chains…
Italian researcher says stalks from polluted soil OK for building, energy
Hemp grown to clean up polluted soil could be used for hempcrete construction and to produce energy, with virtually no health risks, an Italian researcher…
As Africa opens up to cannabis, ‘it isn’t all about marijuana’
Africa can build a hemp industry based on locally owned and operated supply chains, but the continent’s many diverse nations need expertise and investment from…
Pakistan sees key role for hemp in tech, textiles, energy
Hemp can play a key role in Pakistan’s future, which depends on the development of the technology and biotechnology sectors, according to Federal Minister for…
Leading role envisioned for hemp in Euro outlook on industrial crops
The fiber and bio-energy sectors represent the best opportunities for industrial crops in Europe, according to a focus group survey among agriculture experts carried out…
Hemp advocates fear Japan’s new cannabis panel will remain stuck in past
Hemp advocates in Japan have sharply criticized plans for a newly formed cannabis control agency they say looks poised to continue strict regulations that conflate…
Armenia starts on hemp program
The government of Armenia said it will spend about $2 million to expand cultivation of hemp and other value-added specialty crops. Deputy Prime Minister Tigran…
Italian region exploring hemp for plastic and cleaning up soil
Authorities in the Italian town of Roccasecca say they will explore the potential for developing a hemp plastics supply chain while cleaning up local land…
Euro trade group says hemp can be key to a sustainable textile sector
As the European Union’s strategy for the textile industry evolves, hemp can play a critical role in making the sector sustainable, Europe’s leading industrial hemp…