Last week, the US government voted to impose a blanket ban on all so-called ‘intoxicating hemp’ substances, ending what has been a contentious and long-running battle to regulate the recent emergence of THC substitutes.
The recent increase in hemp crop THC levels represents not only a win for the European hemp sector, but also a step forward in the direction of more science-based policies, says Lorenza Romanese.
IRISH hemp production has fallen dramatically as a result of changes to Government rules which are now being challenged in the High Court.
OVER 20 hemp trade groups have so far joined an international body designed to create a voice for the fast-growing industry at a global level.
HEMP has an enormous role to play in helping Europe achieve its climate objectives and create jobs and wealth, delegates to the 18th European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) conference heard.
EUROPEAN pioneer HempFlax has posted record annual results with revenues up 43% to €14.5m (£12.5m) as it returned a profit for the second consecutive year.
ONE of the founder members of the Cannabis Trades Association (CTA) has been appointed as its new Communications Director.
