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Industrial Hemp Project

INDUSTRy DIVERSIFICATION
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About the Project

The potential of the hemp industry in Australia is positive and is experiencing strong growth. There are new technologies emerging which are seeing improved production and the development of value added products is also driving demand. 

​In order to determine the feasibility of Industrial Hemp to be considered a viable summer crop inclusion in the Western Murray region, we have engaged a number of partners and consultants in feasibility studies and trials across 2021-2023. 
An outline of the pre-feasibility study compiled by 
The Wedge Group can be viewed below.

WMLIG is exploring further funding options to continue its work on trialing industrial hemp as a viable potential summer rotational crop. Additional funding will be vital for WMLIG to have the capacity to conduct ongoing demonstrations of the crop, and to capture the data for its potential adoption by interested landholders in 2023 and beyond.
wmlig pre-feasibilty study
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Industrial Hemp Trial

Two field days were held on the 10th February 2022 and 29th March 2022.

​This allowed the opportunity for the region's producers to attend the trial sites, see the results and discuss future opportunities.

​It also allowed them to express their interest including industrial hemp in their summer cropping programs and joining a hemp cluster group which would see the potential of bringing a hemp processing centre to the region.


Video footage from trial site & field days

Industrial Hemp Trial Site
NSW DPI's Genevieve Leonard
Decortication of the Industrial Hemp
Vortex Insect Control: Ron Blakenforth

Field Days Photographs

Industrial Hemp Resources

hemp insights field day booklet
nsw dpi growing hemp faq
industrial hemp introduction
hemp planning and growing

    Register your interest for further Industrial Hemp information

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Event Partners

​This project was funded by the Australian Government under the Murray–Darling Basin Economic Development Program.
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a: 27 Thule Street Barham NSW 2732 
p. PO Box 90 Barham NSW 2732
e. admin@wmlig.org
​ph: 03 5453 1577

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Acknowledgement

We pay our respects to the traditional owners of the land that we work and operate on which includes Barapa Barapa, Yorta Yorta, Wamba Wamba, and Wadi Wadi. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.​
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    • About us
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    • Work For Us
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    • Supported Groups
    • Membership
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  • Projects & Events
    • Ag Research, Development and Extension
    • Industry Diversification
    • Landcare
    • Environmental Services
    • Environmental Markets
    • Upcoming Events
  • News
  • Contact us