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An Introduction to Hemp
NZHIA Chair Richard Barge gives us a short introduction to the hemp industry in Aotearoa New Zealand.
July 2023: LINK
Hemp 101
NZHIA Chair Richard Barge talks about the industrial hemp industry in NZ; licencing, setup and growing.
July 2023: LINK
Meet the Executives: Blair Drysdale
An introduction interview with NZHIA Chair Richard Barge and NZHIA Executive member Blair Drysdale. Blair farms a 320ha predominantly arable operation with his wife Jody and their 3 children in Balfour, Southland.
July 2023: LINK
Meet the Executives: Evan Dubisky
An introduction interview with NZHIA Chair Richard Barge and NZHIA Executive member Evan Dubisky. Evan joined the NZHIA in 2021 to get a first-hand look at the exciting opportunities that the hemp industry offers Aotearoa New Zealand.
July 2023: LINK
Meet the Executives: John Smith
An introduction interview with NZHIA Chair Richard Barge and NZHIA Executive member John Smith. John R. Smith has been involved with the hemp industry for the last ten years. John believes Hemp is a next-generation product that is capable of “Saving The Planet.”
July 2023: LINK
Meet the Executives: Kirsty Harkness
An introduction interview with NZHIA Chair Richard Barge and NZHIA Executive member Kirsty Harkness. Kirsty has over twenty years’ experience as a successful business woman including co-founding a vineyard in Marlborough, a successful photography agency and lately Trespass Gin. She is a licensed hemp grower in multiple vineyards across Marlborough and has been on the NZHIA board for 2 years with the desire to make a difference.
July 2023: LINK