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Hemp industry needs to grow to be taken seriously
James Hanly
Cooperative chair Robert Johnson spoke about the issues facing the sector at the Industrial Hemp Conference hosted by Teagasc.
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'It doesn't make sense to burn hemp'
Cooperative chair Robert Johnson was speaking about the potential for fuel and biochar while at the Industrial Hemp Conference on Thursday.
5 March 2025 News
Hemp farming views: ‘it’s idiot-proof, almost’
James Hanly spoke to current and potential hemp growers, while at the Teagasc industrial hemp conference.
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Call for Department to regulate hemp
Currently, farmers looking to grow the crop must apply through the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) to obtain a licence which comes with regulations and farm inspections.
5 March 2025 News
CAP submission on hemp a no-brainer – Teagasc
Agricultural economist Dr Fiona Thorne spoke about potential policy shifts that could help hemp’s growth, while at the Industrial Hemp Conference on Thursday.
5 March 2025 News
Hemp diversification most suitable for tillage farms - Teagasc
Barry Caslin and Dr Fiona Thorne of Teagasc told the crowd at the industrial hemp conference in Ashtown, Co Dublin, on Thursday about the uses of hemp as a rotation crop.
27 February 2025 News
€100m investment needed to get hemp industry off ground
Wicklow organic farmer Edward Hanbidge made the call for State and private investment while speaking at the industrial hemp conference hosted by Teagasc in Ashtown, Co Dublin, on Thursday.
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Teagasc conference will outline soil health benefits of hemp
The conference will focus on hemp's potential to influence sectors such as construction, bio textiles and the bio-based economy.
25 February 2025 News