Licence extended for regulated hemp growers

Government says hemp has potential to 'unlock new revenue streams'

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Licence holders will be able to grow hemp anywhere on a licensed farm
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Licence holders will be able to grow hemp anywhere on a licensed farm

A raft of changes to industrial hemp licensing have been announced to help support regulated farmers to grow hemp and encourage investment in the industry. Under planned Government changes, licence...

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