Historically, hemp includes all Cannabis varieties used for industrial purposes. At the time, their cannabinoid content was not a priority, and farmers and industrialists were more interested in their ability to produce fiber - for the construction or textile industries - or seeds for the food industry (hemp seed oil, animal feed...).
With the arrival of wellness hemp, the uses of hemp have expanded, as have the varieties that are now used for non-psychotropic or non-medical purposes.
The definition of hemp is closely linked to the law of the country concerned. Some countries set a THC limit of 0.3% to separate hemp from cannabis (medical or recreational varieties), while others, like Switzerland, set a limit of 1%.
The U.S. hemp industry is approaching a deadline that could bring about lasting changes to the sector. A new federal definition of hemp, set to take effect on...
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In Canada, a mandatory tax of 0.5% on industrial hemp has gone into effect to fund research and develop domestic markets and...
Argentina has just established a clearer commercial pathway for hemp flowers and biomass while maintaining the national THC threshold of 1%.
In light of the increasing frequency of droughts, industrial hemp is emerging as a potential avenue for diversification for French farmers. It requires little water and is well-suited...
The European Union has adopted new rules to simplify inspections of hemp crops. Inspections of hemp are becoming more flexible. The delegated regulation...
The Gandaki province in Nepal has officially authorized the cultivation of cannabis for medical and industrial purposes. The provincial law, which took effect this week...
Botswana is preparing to launch commercial hemp production after cultivation tests confirmed the crop's adaptability to different climate zones...
The government of South Australia is launching a new phase of trials to identify hemp varieties capable of thriving with reduced water requirements, according to...
The legal battle in Italy over hemp flowers and "cannabis light" continues to intensify, with two regional administrative courts having issued rulings that...
In late April, the Amberg District Court in Germany acquitted a shopkeeper accused of illegally selling hemp flowers containing less than 0.3% of THC. The...
The Canadian hemp industry is calling for a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s regulatory framework, arguing that current rules continue to treat industrial hemp as...
Researchers at the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) in Brazil are studying whether hemp fibers could help improve the quality and shelf life of...
New Zealand has raised the legal THC limit for hemp from 0.35% to 11%. These changes repeal the 2006 Hemp Regulations...
On June 5, 2026, the Congress of New Caledonia adopted an ambitious strategic plan aimed at structuring a genuine hemp industry in the territory. À...
In Brazil, a coalition of researchers and industry stakeholders is challenging the current 0.3% THC limit for industrial hemp, arguing that it...
As hemp finds more and more applications in construction, textiles and bioplastics, a company based in Isère has identified a...
Faced with tighter controls on CBD-based food products, a new initiative led by French producers intends to take up the battle on...
France confirms its status as the driving force behind industrial hemp in Europe. According to a report by FranceAgriMer, in just a few years the country has become the...
A committee of the European Parliament has approved an amendment that could radically change the way the European Union deals with hemp flowers. The text,...
