Secret industrial hemp trial ready for harvest

A secret Ruatoria hemp trial planted in December is ready for harvest, and this Friday the community can come smell, touch and smoke the plant, to learn what all the hype is about. In December 2016, Hikurangi Enterprises secured a licence from the Ministry of Health to establish a small trial crop of industrial hemp in Ruatoria for this growing season. The possibilities for industrial hemp include foodstuffs, health products, textiles and as a housing solution. Producer Jess Smith spoke to Manu Caddie from Hikurangi Enterprises this morning, to learn more about the trial, and began by asking about the uses of hemp.