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 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 players is calling into question the current 0.3 % THC limit for industrial hemp, arguing...
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,...
At the end of April, the deadline for the Greek industry to vote on a controversial new ban on hemp expired. The project...
A ruling by Austria's Federal Finance Court (BFG) has dealt the first blow to authorities attempting to bring flowers from...
In the world of Cannabis, Type 1 strains (THC-dominant) are generally the focus of attention: competitions, hype, elite cups, mythical genetics,...
As the U.S. hemp industry prepares for a major regulatory shock this fall, lawmakers in both houses of Congress are proposing measures...
France Botanique Services (FBS) has announced the registration of two feminized varieties of Cannabis sativa L on list A of the French and European seed catalogs,...
For the first time in over 50 years, the Indian government has granted public funding to a cannabis research project. The...
The Moroccan Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AMMPS) and the National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis-Related Activities (ANRAC) have signed a memorandum of understanding...
A new approved Dutch variety could reshuffle the cards for industrial hemp in Europe. Developed by the Italian-Dutch company Enecta, Carmanecta is showing results that...
