‘If you have an idea, it can probably be made from hemp’
INTERVIEW: Carl Martel is an independent scientist who has been researching industrial cannabis for over a decade. Formally trained as a geo-archaeologist with degrees in…
Despite rule changes, Portuguese hemp farmers victims of raids
Confusion surrounding the legality of hemp in Portugal is still causing headaches for farmers despite a recent decree aimed at clarifying cultivation and processing rules….
U.S. hemp stakeholders sue drug agency over rule on extracts
Hemp stakeholders in the USA have gone to court against the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), seeking to strike down a recent ruling by the…
U.S. hemp farmers suffer at hands of common foe: Mother Nature
Wildfires, insect infestations, cold weather, fungus and flooding have all caused major headaches for U.S. hemp farmers this year, wiping out many and demonstrating in…
Polish institute has ambitious plan for global growth
Poland’s Institute of Natural Fibers & Medicinal Plants (IWNiRZ) has launched a program aimed at lifting the fortunes of the agrarian nation’s hemp farmers while…
Hemp associations in U.S. state of Kentucky announce merger
Two hemp groups in the U.S. state of Kentucky have merged in an effort to expand lobbying and educational activities and coordinate efforts with hemp…
Anticipating growth in outdoor hemp farming, U.S. developer releases new seed
U.S. seed developer New West Genetics (NWG) has released ABOUND, a line of dioecious hemp seeds for row crop farming, suggesting that conventional outdoor growing…
Proper framework could boost New Zealand hemp, report says
A fully functioning hemp industry could generate billions in income for New Zealand by 2030 if authorities can get their act together and create constructive…
Plan for over-the-counter CBD in Australia carries heavy restrictions
Australia’s Ministry of Health has handed down an interim decision that could lead to over-the-counter (OTC) sales of CBD, but such products would face many…
Israeli student develops composite mix for everyday objects
An Israeli design student who has developed hemp-based composites for production of everyday objects says she sees the project turning into a business as developers…