Last week, our CEO Lauchlan Grout visited University of Sydney Australian Plant Phenomics Network field day to engage with iHemp NSW members and other industry guests, with a particular focus on our dual-purpose varietal, ‘Ruby.’ The trials showcased impressive results in cover cropping comparisons, highlighting the potential of winter dry-land hemp in the North West Plains of NSW.
A special thanks to Guy Roth, Director of Northern Agriculture at the University of Sydney, for his leadership and enthusiasm. The Ruby trials have demonstrated a proof of concept for early planting, offering exciting opportunities for central and northwestern NSW.
The event sparked great interest from farmers, academics, students, and agronomists, as well as potential growers from other states. Additionally, the focus on carbon and the traceability of Australian natural fibres, highlighted by Adam Kay, CEO of Cotton Australia, showed the value of transparent supply chains across industries.
Thank you to the University of Sydney – Sydney Institute of Agriculture for allowing us to be part of this important learning experience!
