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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. […]
Hemp Farms Australia (HFA) was honoured to participate in the inaugural Hemp Connect Forum, held from 25–27 June 2025 at La Trobe University’s AgriBio Centre in Melbourne. This landmark event, organised by the Australian Hemp Council in collaboration with La Trobe University, brought together leaders from agriculture, construction, and sustainability to explore hemp-based building solutions […]
Hemp Farms Australia recently had the honour of presenting our groundbreaking phytoremediation solution to the Australian Senate Committee in Melbourne, addressing one of Australia’s most pressing environmental challenges—PFAS soil contamination. The presentation to the PFAS Senate Committee marked a significant milestone, showcasing our pioneering use of industrial hemp as a natural and sustainable approach to […]
Reflections from the NoCo Hemp Expo® 2025 | Estes Park, Colorado What an incredible few days at the 11th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo®, an event that continues to be a cornerstone for our industry. Over 3 days, leaders, innovators, and change-makers came together to advance the future of industrial hemp. I had the privilege of speaking […]
We are thrilled to share the highlights from our recent field day with the Australian Hemp Council, held at our (HFA) site. This special gathering was an opportunity for us to showcase our new fibre-focused varietal, Wongarra, specifically targeted toward a rapidly emerging end market. Despite only 90 days since sowing, our guests were truly […]
How do you measure a decade of successful genetic breeding? With a decade of data capture and Ai instruments to measure, analyse and predict viable outcomes matched with industry demand. At Hemp Farms Australia, validated success drives everything we do. This video showcases a large-scale commercial industrial hemp crop cultivated at -33 degrees latitude in the challenging, hot […]
Have you ever seen industrial hemp grow an average of 8cm in height every day? Nothing new here, just great breeding programs, decades of genetic material and data, exceptional agronomy and a team that cares. Key Performance Highlights: 130cm (51.5 inches) growth in 18 Days. Seed Establishment at 95% (0.850kg sown over 1 hectare). Check out our […]
HFA Crop Update: Wongarra Seed Increase Plot Yesterday, we visited our ‘Wongarra’ seed increase plot, 18 days after our last observation. Industry agronomists John Muir and Rob Eccles joined us, along with a dedicated team from ProdOz International Pty Ltd. This varietal’s progress is remarkable, confirming its status as a versatile and high-performing fiber and […]