Chinese hemp: 6 key drivers
By Daniel Kruse • In the many years I’ve been observing the Chinese hemp market, there’s never been a more exciting moment than now, as…
Fiber
An aggressive buildup in Chinese hemp
Michael Carus With cultivation expanding and an aggressive ramp-up in R&D, China shows a determination to reclaim its ancient hemp heritage, writes Michael Carus, managing director…
Despite EU’s pampering, road for fiber looks tough
A recent, rather obscure rules change from the EU making it easier to claim subsidies for hemp as a “catch crop” was basically driven by…
Polish firm builds on family farming legacy
Brothers Piotr and Marcin Jastrzębski are reviving a hemp legacy, inspired by tales of the old days, when the plant was grown on the family…
Startup gets hemp license on Jersey
Hemp farming on Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands between England and France, could boost the fortunes of local farmers, said Health Minister Andrew…
CHTA is overseer for Canadian hemp cluster
The Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA) will oversee a National Hemp Cluster aimed at “benefitting all stakeholders along the value chain and enhancing the nation’s…
Co-op formed to back Moroccan project
German natural builder Monika Brümmer and a Moroccan partner have launched “Adrar Nouh,” a cooperative to transform cannabis agricultural waste for use in industrial applications…
80 products on Poland CBD list
Poland’s Chief Sanitary Inspectorate (GIS) has blocked the registration and sales of a CBD product from the Polish firm Dobre Konopie (DK) but other Polish…
EU rules change could give hemp subsidies
An impending change in EU regulations could open the door to alternative subsidies for hemp farmers following the discontinuation of other EU hemp fiber cash-back…
