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Time to dive into the plant nerd stuff.. When people hear “industrial hemp phytoremediation”, they imagine one plant. Reality: not all hemp pulls the same. Different industrial hemp varietals have different: 🌱 biomass output 🌿 root architecture ⏱️ growth speed 📍 resilience across soils and seasons And in PFAS/PFOS programs, those differences can decide whether a remediation […]

Let’s address the obvious: “Industrial hemp… for PFAS?” Yes. And not for the reason people think. Hemp isn’t the story. Biomass is. 🌱 Industrial hemp can produce large volumes of plant material fast, with strong root systems and robust growth across varied conditions. Now pair that with what we’re developing: 🧬 a bioengineered organic enzyme designed to enhance the remediation […]

Most people talk about PFAS as a water problem. But for landholders, it’s also a balance sheet problem. Because once a site is flagged… ⚠️ projects stall ⚠️ approvals get harder ⚠️ development timelines blow out ⚠️ “valuable land” becomes “complicated land” Here’s what we’re doing at HFA (quietly, on purpose): 🌱 We’re commercialising a new PFAS phytoremediation approach that pairs: […]

Hopefully this doesn’t sound too boring.. But it matters WAY more than you think. Australia and New Zealand are already living with PFAS — the so‑called “forever chemicals” — whether we realise it or not. Just look at the map I’m sharing.. At this national view, it shows 1,924 mapped PFAS contamination locations across Australia (tens of […]

Winter‑grown, dryland hemp is here. Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) coverage of the Grenfell (NSW) trial points to real momentum, and we’re proud to have been part of it. In cold, low‑rainfall conditions (with no irrigation), the crop hit 2m+ in ~3 months(≈7.5 cm/day), showed frost/cold tolerance, delivered big biomass for fibre/hempcrete, and fit neatly into rotations that support soil health. Our Ruby varietal has […]

This week our CEO, Lauchlan Grout, had the privilege of presenting at the TropAg International Agriculture Conference in Brisbane on a topic our team at Hemp Farms Australia has been focused on for over a decade: “Advancing Environmental and Agricultural Resilience through Hemp Genetics: Outcomes from Targeted Breeding and Multisite Trials Across Australia.” Our position […]

Ever wondered where are the high growth opportunities in Australian agriculture? Are you in extensive agriculture and curious about what’s happening over the fence in the intensive side of the industry? Rachel Mackenzie , CEO at Berries Australia, a member of the NFF Horticulture Council, will be joined on this panel by Rebecca Zentveld, Coffee […]

PFAS contamination is one of Australia’s most pressing environmental challenges. A “forever chemical” issue that communities, regulators, and industries are grappling with today. As highlighted in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)’s national coverage, public demand for answers is growing: How do we detect PFAS? How do we manage it? And most importantly, how do we […]

#PFAS Contamination is an invisible crisis. Recent reports from Central Queensland highlight how evolving PFAS water guidelines could affect livestock producers, communities, and ecosystems. These “forever chemicals” don’t just linger – they accumulate, disrupt, and impact food supply chains. At Hemp Farms Australia, we’re advancing natural, science-backed remediation solutions using industrial hemp, in partnership with […]

From building a globally competitive seed supply chain to tackling PFAS soil contamination head-on, Hemp Farms Australia is pioneering new frontiers for one of the most versatile crops. This short video captures the heart of our mission: restoring hemp to its rightful place as a force for environmental, economic and community impact, here and abroad. […]