[First in a five-part series of the most popular stories on HempToday in 2025] Seeds and agronomy developments in 2025 quietly laid the groundwork for the next phase of global […]
Quiet gains in genetics and agronomy set hemp’s next growth cycle in motion Read More »
The United Arab Emirates’ first federal move to legalize industrial hemp reads as a bid to create a new, regulated industrial input sector—hemp for textiles, building materials and packaging—while sharply
What is the UAE doing with its new hemp policy — and who is driving the strategy? Read More »
The executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump directing federal agencies to reschedule cannabis is expected to benefit hemp-derived CBD medicine, while doing little to legitimize the vast over-the-counter
Trump’s rescheduling order boosts medical-grade CBD, but leaves retail market exposed Read More »
Near-term growth in the cannabis sector will be driven by medical marijuana and industrial hemp, not the recreational market, according to German partners who recently announced an investment deal. CANSOUL
German investment signals confidence in medical and hemp markets over recreational Read More »
Mixing hemp into 3D-printed concrete introduces clear mechanical tradeoffs that currently limit its structural applications, according to a recent study in Australia. Tests showed that resistance to bending and cracking
Study shows hemp works in 3D-printed mix, but strength losses limit its potential Read More »
New Zealand’s government has approved a sweeping overhaul of industrial hemp regulations, scrapping the current licensing regime and replacing it with a lighter-touch system designed to reduce costs, unlock investment
New Zealand scraps hemp licensing, sets THC limit at 1.0%, clearing path for growth Read More »
A new peer-reviewed cattle-feeding study is raising red flags over the potential use of industrial hemp plant tops as sustainable input for livestock feed, particularly in the beef sector. The
UK study points to potential food-safety risks in hemp plant tops that are fed to cattle Read More »
Brazil’s health regulator has launched a technical consultation to gather scientific evidence on industrial hemp cultivation, offering a limited but notable sign of regulatory motion after several years of repeated
Brazil regulator reopens stalled hemp rulemaking with new scientific evidence call Read More »
Portugal has issued a ban on the sale of CBD and THC in tobacco-equivalent products, ending an extended period of ambiguity that had allowed a small but growing gray market
Portugal reinforces cannabis controls with zero-tolerance on CBD, THC in ‘tobacco’ goods Read More »
Industrial hemp in Australia and New Zealand is entering a more coordinated stage of development, with clearer demand signals from construction, fiber and food – alongside increasing pressure for regulatory
Australia, New Zealand hemp industries poised for more aligned growth, report says Read More »
