Uganda plans to build the world's largest cannabis production site

London-based Eden Pharma Limited announced on Friday the acquisition of 5,000 acres (around 2,000 hectares) in Uganda through a joint venture, to be used for cannabis research and development.

L’Uganda has authorized the cultivation of medical cannabis in 2020 and is already an exporter of medical cannabis, particularly in the United Kingdom.

Eden Pharma is a cannabis-focused research and development company founded in 2017.

«This project is authorized by the Ugandan government and aims to be the largest cannabis facility in the world. The site is expected to conduct research into cannabis and its industry, and [generate] huge quantities of raw materials and CBD for markets around the world,» Eden said in a press release.

«The joint venture in Uganda offered Eden Pharma significant development opportunities. It will be a vertically integrated company,» the company added, referring to its business model and supply chain.

Eden Project Uganda

The company has stated that, within three years of the completion of the Eden Uganda Project, it expects that its workforce is 100% local.

According to Eden, the project is about «building a community for local people», creating jobs, stimulating the local economy and improving quality of life.

«This community will include infrastructures such as research laboratories, pharmacies and an airport».

The company should also increase Uganda's GDP of 3 %. A documentary film is currently in production. It shows the land in Uganda and is entitled «The Garden of Africa».