The industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) industry is experiencing strong growth, with innovative technologies improving production and a range of value-added products being developed. Industrial hemp, i.e. low tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) hemp, has a wide range of applications, including textiles, paper, rope, fuel, oil and stockfeed, as well as building materials, cosmetics and pet food.
The emerging industrial hemp industry has varietal trials in the ground in every state, and the Northern Territory in Australia. Farmers interested in growing the crop are invited to inspect the sites at a series of field days planned for 2024.
INDUSTRIAL HEMP / 17.01.24 The final crop of a three-year national Industrial Hemp Variety Trial (IHVT) will be on display to the public at a field day at Manjimup, Western Australia on 26 February 2024.
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INDUSTRIAL HEMP / 21.12.23 Tasmanian farmers have the opportunity to take a close-up look at the results of a three-year industrial hemp variety trial at a field day to be held in the Northern Midlands on Friday February 16.
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INDUSTRIAL HEMP / 18.12.23 Industrial hemp grower and country music legend James Blundell will open the gates to his southern Queensland property where a range of different industrial hemp varieties are being trialled for their suitability to the local growing conditions.
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Industrial hemp, or ‘hemp’, refers to the plant Cannabis sativa L. and its application in multiple uses. Industrial hemp can only be grown under state...
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The AgriFutures Australia Emerging Industries Program is supporting the expansion of the Australian industry through a $2.5 million program of research focused on improved hemp...
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The AgriFutures Australia Emerging Industries Program is supporting the expansion of the Australian industry through a $2.5 million program of research focused on improved hemp...
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The AgriFutures Australia Emerging Industries Program is supporting the expansion of the Australian industry through a $2.5 million program of research focused on improved hemp...
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The AgriFutures Australia Emerging Industries Program is supporting the expansion of the Australian industry through a $2.5 million program of research focused on improved hemp...
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The AgriFutures Australia Emerging Industries Program is supporting the expansion of the Australian industry through a $2.5 million program of research focused on improved hemp...
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The AgriFutures Australia Emerging Industries Program is supporting the expansion of the Australian industry through a $2.5 million program of research focused on improved hemp...
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The AgriFutures Australia Emerging Industries Program has produced a Best Management Practice (BMP) manual for growing, harvesting, and storing industrial hemp in Australia, which captures...
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The AgriFutures Australia Emerging Industries Program has produced a Best Management Practice (BMP) manual for growing, harvesting, and storing industrial hemp in Australia, which captures...
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Disease, pest and weed challenges will emerge as the area sown to industrial hemp increases. Effective management of these will be essential if the industry...
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Through research funded from the AgriFutures Emerging Industries Program, we aim to establish industrial hemp in Australia as a profitable agricultural industry. Through targeted research and development, the industrial hemp industry will exceed $10 million (GVP) by 2026. The industrial hemp industry requires an increase in the scale of production, access to regionally suitable varieties, better understanding of the agronomy, more efficient mechanisation for harvesting and processing, and established long-term markets before hemp starts to become a valuable crop in Australia.
The Australian Industrial Hemp Strategic RD&E Plan 2022-27 outlines five key research priority areas:
The Australian Industrial Hemp Strategic RD&E Plan identifies and balances the research, development and extension priorities and outcomes to promote industry productivity, profitability and sustainability.
Download the Australian Industrial Hemp Strategic RD&E Plan 2022-27
The Australian Industrial Hemp Strategic R&D Plan was developed through consultation with key industry stakeholders, including the chairs of the Australian Hemp Council and the Australian Industrial Hemp Alliance, and through a broader industry workshop.
We are committed to working closely with all those involved in the industrial hemp industry, as well as the AgriFutures Emerging Industries Technical Advisory Group. The Group works to identify research priorities and make investments which will have the greatest impact on the industry.
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