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Our Hemp Farms Australia team and I are proud to introduce Wongarra —our newest FIBRE varietal to hit the market after 4 years of meticulous selective breeding and trait optimisation. Engineered for exceptional versatility across multiple latitudes, Wongarra is designed to deliver outstanding FIBRE performance and adaptability for growers everywhere. We have listened to the […]
Hemp is making headlines again, and this time it’s Hollywood meets sustainability! ✨ Zac Efron’s plans to build an eco-friendly “hempcrete” house in Australia have just been approved by council, shining a spotlight on the incredible potential of industrial hemp in sustainable construction. As leaders in Australia’s hemp industry, we at Hemp Farms Australia are thrilled to see […]
More from our recent trip to University of Sydney Narrabri Plant Breeding Centre and tour of Good Earth Cotton®. Collaboration, Communication and Clear Foresight were key takeaways from these visits. We want to thank Guy Roth, Thomas O’Donoghue, Edward C., John Muir and Rob Eccles for their continued effort and drive within the Australian Industrial […]
At Hemp Farms Australia, we trust Julian Gehrke and his experienced team to handle our cleaning, grading, and drying with precision. Maintaining crucial moisture levels (7-8%) and 99% seed purity is vital, and their slow, careful dry-down process ensures our seeds retain high viability and germination rates. Gehrke Grains & Transport has been our trusted […]
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 […]
Congratulations to Bronwyn Blake, PhD, AgriFutures Australia and all the parties involved in achieving this incredible Phase 2 milestone with the “Opening the Gates to Hemp-Grazed Livestock” report. Hemp Farms Australia is proud to support such groundbreaking research that explores the potential of industrial hemp forage as a sustainable feed for livestock, opening up a […]
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 […]
Optimal Post-harvest Processing At Hemp Farms Australia, we trust Julian Gehrke and his experienced team to handle our cleaning, grading, and drying with precision. Maintaining crucial moisture levels (7-8%) and 99% seed purity is vital, and their slow, careful dry-down process ensures our seeds retain high viability and germination rates. Gehrke Grains & Transport has […]
While Australian-bred hemp grain and fiber varieties have proven their mettle in irrigated fields, upcoming trials will look at how those genetics perform as dryland winter crops. The trials, to commence in Western Australia next month, will compare two local varieties, dual-purpose Ruby and grain-specific Bundy, against three from China, according to Brisbane-based Hemp Farms […]
Full Research Article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14486563.2024.2377779 Hemp-based construction materials have increasingly captured attention in recent years as viable alternatives to carbon-intensive materials. A benefit of using hemp (Cannabis sativa L) in construction is its ability to sequester carbon dioxide during plant growth, thereby providing the potential to create carbon-negative materials. However, hemp production can contribute to other […]