Australian Hemp Seed Industry

AUSTRALIAN HEMP SEED INDUSTRY

Came across an interesting article on ABC Landline recently in relation to hemp seed that may be of interest to growers considering alternative/fallow crops given current state within the sugar industry. In November last year legislation of hemp seed as a food was passed and has resulted in Australian farmers now adding hemp to their grain cropping programs.

Have attached a couple of links, the first is the ABC Landline video in relation to the Hemp Seed Industry.

The second link is to the company mentioned in the video, Hemp Foods Australia whereby growers who are interested can lodge an enquiry.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-26/high-hopes:-farmers-add-hemp-to-their-grain/10166676

https://www.hempfoods.com.au/farming-hemp-australia

Les Elphinstone

Manager KCGO

SUGAR RESEARCH AUSTRALIA – ADOPTION STRATEGY PLANNING AND INVESTMENT GUIDE

SUGAR RESEARCH AUSTRALIA – ADOPTION STRATEGY PLANNING AND INVESTMENT GUIDE

In 2017 SRA finalised an Industry Adoption Strategy which aims to support the profitable and sustainable growth of the Australian Sugar Industry through accelerated application of technologies and practices.

Attached guide provides an outline of the key processes including formation of Regional Adoption Advisory Committee (RAAC) for which SRA are calling for growers to nominate, refer our previous post on 4th October.

This is a chance for growers/members to have direct input into of issues of importance to the industry from a local/regional perspective.

Les Elphinstone

Manager KCGO

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