Scottish-grown hemp is coming to your kitchen
STANDING in a quiet field a Home Office-mandated distance from the road, thousands of hemp plants tower above my head, thriving in this warm south-facing dimple in the north-rolling folds of Strathmore.
Aberdeenshire producer discusses the pros and cons of growing Hemp in a new SRUC podcast
Bringing the application deadline for industrial hemp licenses forward by just a few weeks could encourage more farmers to grow this so-called ‘super crop’ in Scotland, say industry experts.
Oklahoma lawmakers hope to see state’s industrial hemp market grow — in the ‘right way’
Industrial hemp could be used to expand the economy of rural Oklahoma and as a core ingredient in products such as biofuels, plastics, batteries and cloth, a legislative panel was told this week.
Sustainability benefits can be lost if hemp textile production follows conventional ag
While hemp production for textiles is at a “watershed moment,” hemp won’t bring promised sustainability without attention to how crops are grown, a new paper argues.
Hemp helps to heal
A few days ago, the federal government took the controversial decision to make the acquisition and possession of small amounts of cannabis exempt from punishment.
Germany Announces Plan to Legalize Cannabis for Recreational Use
Germany wants to make it legal for adults to purchase and own up to 30g of cannabis for recreational use and to privately grow up to three plants, the country’s health minister has announced, saying the intended outcome could set a precedent for the rest of the European continent.
Quality Of Life In Cannabis Patients
Another study looking at quality of life of patients using medical cannabis has found a majority experience benefits – this time among neurological patients.
Are ‘Milestone’ Initiatives Set to ‘Unlock the Potential of Hemp’ For UK Economy & Climate?
A growing number of schemes aimed at offering industrial hemp farmers an additional and potentially significant revenue stream through the issuance of carbon credits have begun to emerge over the past year.
Adult Use Cannabis Sales Begin in Minnesota
Minesotta citizens can now legally purchase adult use cannabis after the state enacted a bill that was signed into law on 30 May, 2023.
Study investigates the antioxidant activity of hemp leaves
The classification of cannabis plants is based on the level of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC), a prominent phytocannabinoid. Cannabis contains a diverse group of active compounds, including cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids, which exhibit multidirectional biological activity and can influence each other’s pharmacological profile.