Western Australia grants provide spark to hemp stakeholders
The government of Western Australia is providing $200,000 AUD ($145,000 USD) in grants to support the state’s hemp industry. “There are immense opportunities in hemp…
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Fears over delays as Portugal’s hemp industry edges forward
BAfter medical cannabis reforms in Portugal were announced, fears over the future of the hemp industry have emerged. There are now serious concerns that farmers…
Officials in Bahamas signal commonwealth will embrace hemp
Recent government announcements to consider reforming cannabis laws has led to an increased interest in growing hemp on the Bahamian islands and government officials appear…
Investors push Malawi government to cash in on hemp
A group of cannabis investors who recently visited Malawi is lobbying the government to embrace hemp. South Africa-based Canadian cannabis investor Graham Macintosh is among…
Asian Summit signs on HempConsult and Hempro as sponsors
Leading global industry players HempConsult GmbH and Hempro International GmbH & Co. KG, both of Germany, have signed on as sponsors of the inaugural Asian…
As fields grow, Irish hemp farmers eye global market
By Brian Houlihan | HempToday The Irish hemp industry continues to grow steadily, with 230 hectares (570 acres) of hemp sown this year in comparison…
Benhaim is featured speaker at inaugural Asian Hemp Summit
Paul Benhaim, CEO at Elixinol Global Ltd., is confirmed as among featured speakers at next year’s first Asian Hemp Summit in Nepal. The event is…
Cannabis ruling in South Africa lifts hopes for industrial hemp
Plenty of barriers still face the startup of a hemp industry in South Africa, but last week’s decriminalization of all cannabis by the country’s constitutional…
Elixinol debuts on U.S. exchange as Farm Bill vote looms
Denver, Colorado-based Elixinol Global Limited today debuted on the OTCQX Best Market in the USA just ahead of anticipated changes in federal legislation that could…
Director of Polish institute departs for position with state oil company
The director of Poland’s government-owned Institute of Natural Fibers and Medicinal Plants (IWNiRZ) has left his position to become vice-president for financial affairs at Grupa…