CzecHemp cluster criticizes regressive amendment on THC in hemp
A Czech hemp organization is pushing back against a regressive amendment regarding the limit for THC in industrial hemp, saying it jeopardizes the development of…
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Raid in Portugal blamed on late decisions about authorizations
Portuguese hemp stakeholders and activists are rallying around a hemp grower who was recently detained by the federal gendarmerie on suspicion of drug trafficking. CannaCasa,…
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…
Shipment to Holland marks first exports to Europe from Latin America
A Paraguayan food maker is exporting 20 tons of certified organic hulled hempseed in a first food shipment to Europe. Minister of Agriculture and Livestock,…
French proposal would open €700m CBD market, but ban sale of loose flowers
French hemp stakeholders say they will appeal a proposal that would ban the sale of raw hemp flowers after the government this week sent a draft…
European hemp farmers ‘fairly optimistic,’ CanXchange index reveals
Europe’s small hemp farmers are optimistic, but less so than larger agri-concerns and cooperatives, according to a new index from commodities trading platform CanXchange, which…
After crippling delays, Portuguese agency finally approves 20 growers
Portugal’s Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary (DGAV) authorized 20 of 60 requests submitted to grow industrial hemp this year, and is still reviewing an additional…
Spanish hemp tech project begins with basics: Calling the cops
A hemp technology initiative in western Spain has started by calling the police, as it looks to set the stage for development of the industry…
Renowned medical cannabis advocate Tomáš Zábranský passes at age 52
Tomáš Zábranský, who spearheaded efforts that resulted in the legalization of medical cannabis in the Czech Republic and enjoyed wide respect in international medical circles,…
New UK group aims to advance medical cannabis, CBD sectors
A newly launched UK cannabis body, CanIndCou (CIC), says it will work on behalf of patients while promoting reduction of red tape it says is…
