Hemp variety trials on offer

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Published: February 6, 2024

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Hemp variety trials on offer

To allow farmers the option to grow hemp for fibre, research was required on the best hemp varieties suited for fibre production through a variety trial project.

This value-added research project was meant to identify hemp varieties to add to Health Canada’s list of approved cultivars. It was led by Canadian Rockies Hemp Corp. in collaboration with the University of Alberta, Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance, Alberta Hemp Alliance and Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation.

The project evaluated multiple types, as well as new varieties to Canada, to evaluate which varieties had the best field and processing results. For more information, visit the Alberta Seed Guide website.

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