
For the first time in a 100 years, everyday New Zealanders have the opportunity to grow industrial hemp across Aotearoa on a non-commercial or small-scale basis through the NZHIA Seed Project.
![]() | What is the Seed Project? From curious first-timers wanting to learn about this remarkable crop, through to people exploring its future commercial potential. The NZHIA Seed Project is making industrial hemp seed available to New Zealand growers. |
![]() | Why grow iHemp? Fibre. Food. Building materials. Textiles. Biomaterials. Horticulture. Research. Innovation. — This is your opportunity to get growing. |
![]() | How to get going in iHemp? Growing industrial hemp in New Zealand comes with responsibilities. We’ve made the process easy to understand so you can get on with growing. |
![]() | When can I get seeds? Seed is available in a range of pack sizes, allowing you to start at a scale that works for you. For under $100, you can get the seed you need to begin your hemp-growing journey. |
Membership and grower obligations apply. *Discover New Zealand’s iHemp story in our blog series.



