The virtual hemp webinar series is an industrial hemp digital resource that includes knowledge and guidance from industry leaders, government officials, researchers, growers and manufacturers.
The series is a collection of 11 episodes, with each webinar hosted by NZHIA Chairman Richard Barge. The panel of guest speakers present and the webinar concludes with a summary discussion plus a Q & A from virtual attendees.
EPISODE 1: HEMP 101:
Introduction, terminology and potential for iHemp in Aotearoa/New Zealand
Presenters: Andrew Cameron (HealthiNZ/Callaghan Innovation) • Shane Le Brun (Medical Cannabis Awareness NZ – MCANZ)
EPISODE 2: GOVERNMENT & TESTING
Government regulations and testing iHemp
Presenters: Hon Damien O’Connor (MPI) • Mary-Jane McCarthy (ESR) • Michael Haynes (MOH)
EPISODE 3: GROWING
Growing iHemp, in rotation, breeding, agri-inputs and food, fibre, health and phytoremediation crops
Presenters: James Bailey (Momona Farms) • Andrew Ward (AsureQuality)• Anna Campbell (Abacus Bio)
EPISODE 4: EXPORT
Export strategy and the need for NZ to differentiate our brands, incorporating provenance & story into a product, leveraging being indigenous/Maori
Presenters: Tanya Wilson (Callaghan Innovation) • Peta Fraser (NZTE) • Richard Jones (MIHI Movers In Hemp Innovation)
EPISODE 5: FIBRE
Circular Economy and end uses, high and low tech markets, now and in the future
Presenters: Elspeth MacRae, Mathias Sorieul, Marie Joo Le Guen (Scion) and Carl Martel (Canadian Innovator)
EPISODE 6: FIBRE
Growing and construction uses. Decorticating stems into bast fibre and hurd
Presenters: Jo Say (Hemp Building Association) • Dave Jordan (Hemp Farm)
EPISODE 7: FOOD
How to use it: High value nutrition, R&D eco system and direction of travel regarding plant based foods and protein. New Product Development, healthy food trends
Presenters: Nicki Mackinnon (Nutritionist) • Alasdair Baxter (The Foodbowl) • Anant Dave (Riddet Institute)
EPISODE 8: FOOD
How it is made: Growing seed crops, packaging and marketing – compliance and considerations, scaling to meet the export potential
Presenters: Matt Johnson (Hemp Connect) • Simon Holst (MPI – NZ Food Safety)
EPISODE 9: HEALTH
Medical Cannabis Scheme – THC and CBD
Presenters: Manu Caddie (Medical Cannabis Council) • Tara Creaven (Caduceus Medical Development Ltd) • Mark Lucas (Cannasouth Plant Research NZ Ltd)
EPISODE 10: HEALTH
Natural health products/cosmetics and the wellness industry for cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids
Presenters: Nigel Slaughter (Ligar Polymers) • Samantha Gray (BioEquitas)
EPISODE 11: THE FUTURE
Scenarios and vision to develop the iHemp industry and call to action
Presenters: Dr Nick Marsh (Next Corporation) • Kirsty Harkness (VinHemp)