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2019 Artisan Awards – HempFarm Finalists
We are so excited and honoured to announce that we have been selected as finalists in the 2019 Artisan Awards with our Kiwi Hemp Seed

RNZ Interview – A Helping Hand from Hemp
Thank you to Carol Stiles, presenter at RNZ for taking time out to come and chat about hemp. Article Source: RNZ Radio | By Carol Stiles What

HempFarm’s Grower Group | On Farm Story | Jenni Ridd, Cheltenham
Introducing from HempFarm’s grower group, a very special family, John and Jenny Ridd. A wonderful family, making a huge difference at grass roots level. with

HempFarm is 10 Years Old!
A quick celebration video from Dave and Anne filmed in the HempFarm crop near Taupo. Read the blog post for more info! The Journey I’m

Hempfarm sets up in Tauranga
Expect to see hemp in more food products in the coming year. A Tauranga base company Hempfarm is planning to cash in on the trend

Hemp NZ Partners with NZ Yarn To Grow Industry
Hemp New Zealand and iconic brand NZ Yarn Ltd announce new business partnership and shareholding. Hemp New Zealand Ltd have entered the new year feeling

Hemp Farm NZ, sowing seeds for a brighter Kiwi future
New legislation, passed on November 12th 2018, now makes it legal to sell hemp seed products in NZ as food; this will create an enormous

Hemp Plantings On High Following Law Change
If you see a cannabis crop in a paddock this summer, it is most likely to be legal and a waste of time smoking. Commercial plantings of

Green light for hemp industry good news for producers
A Manawatu hemp farm is set to boost production as new rules around hemp seeds come into force. From Tuesday hemp seeds are allowed to

The future of farming? How sowing hemp seeds can help our economy and our environment
“I have come to the conclusion it is our companion plant,” Jordan declares over the phone before he rattles off the endless possibilities of hemp:

Safe Hemp Medicine May Remain Illegal Thanks To Medsafe Advisor
An open letter to Dr Stewart Jessamine, GM of MedSafe and NZ representative to the WHO The following article regarding hemp and cannabis medicine was

Versatility Of Bottled Hemp Seed Oil
The Versatile Nature of Bottled Hemp Seed Oil If you like to use a variety of oils in your day-to-day life, you’ve probably heard about pure hemp seed oil. Taken from

Adrian Clarke’s D8 Decorticator
Adrian Clarke’s D8 Decorticator Please note update (2020) : Due to the fact that we have now up-scaled our growing program, the Clarke D8 method

Law change makes hemp foods legal for humans
After many years of campaigning, the safe and nutritious hemp seed will finally be allowed for consumption in New Zealand. Food safety officials have okayed

Harvesting and Decorticating Hemp Video 2017
https://youtu.be/rCc47-9t2Xc Hemp Farm is delighted to share this beautiful video of our 2017 harvesting with you, featuring hemp fibre and hurd decorticating. Decortication: the act

How Hemp Seeds Are Used Around The World
Hemp seeds are a staple food around the world, consumed by millions of people on a daily basis. Hemp is a crop easily grown for

Study On Hemp Seed Oil For Atopic Dermatitis
Study shows that hemp seed oil can be effective … The study compared the use of hemp seed oil and olive oil in the treatment

‘Global Radar’ visits The Hemp Farm New Zealand
Te Radar chats with Dave and Anne from The Hemp Farm Te Radar talks about all of the many uses for industrial hemp on his