Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Industrial Hemp Production
Industrial Hemp was commercially produced in the 1800’s in many parts of the world. It was used to manufacture rope, cloth, sails and paper etc.The introduction of cotton and petroleum products and new processing techniques for these products lead to the demise of the hemp industry in the early 1900’s. Legislated changes in North America at the time also made the propagation of known varieties virtually impossible.
Limited research is available for industrial hemp production in Manitoba. Innovative Producers, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives and the hemp industry have developed hemp production systems. The industry and experience is growing.
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