The Republic of Moldova has sown its first legal industrial hemp crops, marking a historic moment for the country’s agriculture sector and a return to a long-dormant crop with deep […]
Moldova reclaims hemp heritage as first legal fields are planted after decades Read More »
In a long-awaited shift that signals growing legal acceptance of industrial hemp, German customs authorities have begun issuing official tobacco tax stamps for THC-free hemp flowers. The move, confirmed by
Germany issues tax stamps for hemp flowers in major industry breakthrough Read More »
A new research breakthrough reframes hemp fiber not as a niche material requiring dedicated infrastructure, but as a viable, cotton-compatible input that can be spun using standard machinery. The findings
Cottonized hemp fibers could help reshape the natural textiles market, study finds Read More »
The way you press hemp hurd into blocks can make a big difference in how well they insulate and hold up under stress. That’s the key takeaway from a new
Study shows how compaction direction affects performance in preformed hemp blocks Read More »
Italy’s regional councilors for agricultural policies have taken a unified stand against the national government’s recent ban on industrial hemp flowers, calling the measure an “ideological” overreach that threatens an
Italy’s hemp flower ban draws unified opposition from regional agriculture leaders Read More »
By Nando Knodel Last year was a promising year for permanent carbon removal, with 78% growth compared to 2023, and the release of EU’s Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF)
EU policy shift boosts hopes for hemp in carbon removal, but hurdles remain Read More »
A leading UK trade association said the country’s regulatory framework for CBD products has reached a “significant inflection point” after health and safety officials recently issued updated guidance. The guidance
Trade group sees CBD regulation at ‘inflection point’ as UK agencies refine guidance Read More »
In yet another blow to Italy’s beleaguered hemp sector, the Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has rejected an appeal by stakeholders challenging the government’s restriction of oral CBD products, solidifying
Italy doubles down on hemp crackdown as court backs oral CBD and flower bans Read More »
Italy’s government has invoked emergency powers to push through a controversial ban on hemp flowers, bypassing parliamentary debate and effectively criminalizing an industry said to be worth nearly €2 billion.
Italian government invokes emergency powers to ban hemp flowers immediately Read More »
Some estimates may be overly optimistic but government and stakeholders in Ukraine agree that hemp fields are likely to grow this year despite the continuing Russian assault in the east.
Ukrainian hemp fields expected to grow despite continuing assault by Russia Read More »
