New Zealand Hemp Industries Association
Promoting the Economic, Environmental, Health and Social Benefits of the NZ Hemp Industry
The first iHemp Ideation Challenge was held on 5th September and the winners were announced in Christchurch on 18th September 2020 Congratulations to our three winners 1st Prize – Hemp nappies, Briana Brockliss-Lodge2nd prize – High end sustainable dog treats, Sheralee MacDonald3rd Prize – Redzone revitalisation using hemp housing, Michael M Mayell and Antoine Tane Thanks to …
The benefits of voting yes in the upcoming cannabis referendum are far greater than most New Zealanders realise, says the NZ Hemp Industries Association (NZHIA). “While the referendum has been packaged around the recreational use of cannabis, the implications of legalisation would be a game changer for the hemp industry,” said NZHIA chair Richard Barge. …
The industrial hemp industry could be worth $2 billion and create 20,000 jobs by 2030 – Revitalizing Regional NZ The NZHIA (with funding from AGMARDT) have just released two ‘Investor Economic Evaluation’ reports by Dr Nick Marsh about prospects for the New Zealand hemp industry up to 2030. The reports highlight the investment appeal of …
Creating Global Opportunities for New Zealanders with Hemp Take part in the inaugural “Hemp Ideation Challenge” The NZHIA is working with Christchurch NZ and Webtools to bring you New Zealand’s first ever ‘Hemp Ideation Challenge’ – an exciting event that will help to drive the New Zealand hemp industry forward using a “challenge-driven innovation process“. …
Given that the UN Single Convention makes specific reference to industrial hemp not being being controlled by the Convention (Article 28.2), it is difficult to understand why the officials in New Zealand and other jurisdictions continue to treat us like we are growing an illicit narcotic drug. When grown for industrial purposes iHemp is not …
AN open letter to food companies working with hemp seed products.
Hemp Seed Food Information for growers, importers, marketers, wholesalers and distributors.
https://joom.ag/u8Pe – iHemp #8 Oct 2019 Marco calls Sue Grey, the most prominent Green Fairy lawyer in New Zealand, to talk about the law surrounding cannabis as a food or medicine. • CBD is being treated as a pharmaceutical product, when CBD from hemp and hemp products, has been used for food and medicine around the …
https://joom.ag/u8Pe – iHemp #8 Oct 2019 As much of the world debates how to address marijuana use, the vast majority of American states have legalized it or allow it for medical purposes. Global pharmaceutical companies and hospitals seeking effective treatments using cannabis should look to Professor Raphael Mechoulam, a scientist at Hebrew University. Mechoulam, a pioneer …
Take a closer look at your cannabis buds… https://joom.ag/u8Pe – iHemp #8 Oct 2019 They’re covered in a sticky dusting of crystal resin, which contains hundreds of therapeutic compounds known as cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids (CTF). We assume you’re well acquainted with THC and CBD, but these are just two among many important players working together …
A specific strain of cannabis high in CBD and low in THC https://joom.ag/u8Pe – iHemp #8 Oct 2019 Charlotte’s Web is a hemp cultivar that was specifically bred by the Stanley Brothers of Colorado for its high CBD and low THC content. Charlotte’s Web was developed in 2011 by the Stanley brothers through crossbreeding a strain …
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