Study underway to help support development of industrial hemp industry in Australia

Published 2021년 8월 30일

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A study at Charles Sturt University in Australia is investigating the potential of industrial hemp as feed for cattle and sheep, following a pilot study that suggested it could be a good source of feed. The research, funded by AgriFutures Australia and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia (DPIRD), will also look into how long tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive compound found in hemp, remains in meat. The study aims to provide data to develop the industrial hemp industry and create an industry Code of Practice. The research will also examine the feed value and potential for residues in meat from feeding green plant material, as opposed to crop residue used in the pilot study.

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Researchers at an Australian university are investigating the value of industrial hemp as feed for cattle and sheep, after a pilot study highlighted the potential value of it as a feed source. The work at Charles Sturt University will assess how long tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is present in meat, and the findings will provide information to develop the industrial hemp industry in Australia. The project funded by AgriFutures Australia and led by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia (DPIRD) with Charles Sturt and ChemCentre, aims to provide new information to inform regulators and contribute towards an industry Code of Practice. Associate professor, Gaye Krebs, based at the Charles Sturt School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences and Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation said industrial hemp is an emerging crop that shows great potential but that more data is needed about its potential for grazing. “Hemp is a ...

Source: UKfeednavigator