Nepalese entrepreneur’s ‘cosmic’ plans start with hemp charcoal
Of the many potential uses of the hemp plant, Nepalese entrepreneur Bilabh Shrestha is starting where it’s simple. The 28-year-old has developed a method for…
Economic Development
Hemp seen as boon to Marche region of eastern Italy
Stakeholders in the Marche region of Italy envision a thriving industrial hemp sector active in construction, textiles, bioplastics and food under regional hemp legislation expected…
Hemp stakeholders in Japan launch strategy for industry revival
Stakeholders in Japan have launched a “Campaign to Re-Open Japan for Hemp,” aiming to revive the ancient crop for agricultural regeneration and innovation. While hemp…
Germany’s HANF FARM relocates to historically organic lands
Leading European agri-business and food producer HANF FARM GmbH has relocated its headquarters and is now operating out of a 25,000 sq. m complex near…
First Latin American & Caribbean Hemp Summit seeks speakers
Organizers of the first ever Latin American & Caribbean Hemp Summit have issued a call for speakers to inform the event, set for Montevideo, Uruguay…
Australian philanthropists back hemp initiatives in USA
A new fund launched by Australian philanthropists Barry and Joy Lambert will provide a $2 million boost to the U.S. state of Pennsylvania’s hemp industry…
Florida conference will explore U.S. state’s hemp potential
A long growing season could prove to be a strength for stakeholders in the U.S. state of Florida as research is underway to find hemp…
Enthusiasm high as Irish Hemp Co-op looks to busy year
The Irish Hemp Cooperative has named two new board members as it plans a busy slate of activities throughout the rest of the year aimed…
Deep-rooted Herer Hemp Inc. sees a wide, challenging horizon
Hemp entrepreneur Dan Herer and an executive group have established Herer Hemp Inc., a new entity that has positioned itself to develop products across all…
Sustainability ethos drives hempcrete-built village in Western Australia
An eco-village which utilizes hempcrete in all 12 of its homes recently opened in Western Australia. “We are pretty sure this is the biggest hempcrete…