At Hemp Farms Australia, we stand on the shoulders of giants—none more so than John Hall, the original #seed breeder whose vision and dedication have shaped the foundation of our #success. In 1996, John embarked on a mission to redefine what industrial hemp could achieve. Through meticulous selective breeding and utilising Growing Degree Days (GDD) […]
We are thrilled to present the results of our exceptional Ruby varietal, as outlined in our varietal performance data deck. Ruby is a dual-purpose game-changer in the industrial hemp space, consistently outperforming expectations across key metrics, including plant density, grain and biomass yield, oil content, and adaptability. Key Highlights: High Biomass Yield: Over 10 t/ha […]
Wongarra FF (February Flowering), one of three new fibre lines we aim to release over the next 6-12 months. Rigorous testing and trials in multiple continents will provide key performance data for this varietal profile, highlighting it’s unique fiboruous traits, versatility and fast-growing nature (120 Days). We expect Wongarra Fibre Plus to exceed 2.5m in […]
We thank the team at Hemp Gazette for sharing our successful submission on hashtag#PFAS remediation to the Senate, spotlighting this natural solution as one of many paths to proving hemp’s capability in environmental restoration. Full Story below – In Australia, a submission to the Select Committee on PFAS has extolled the virtues of hemp for […]
Fast-growing industrial hemp could soon play a vital role in cleaning up PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contaminated soils, according to Hemp Farms Australia (HFA). PFAS, a group of persistent and toxic chemicals, have contaminated large areas across Australia due to extensive use in firefighting foams. In a submission to a Senate Select Committee on […]
Our Hemp Farms Australia team and I are proud to introduce Wongarra —our newest FIBRE varietal to hit the market after 4 years of meticulous selective breeding and trait optimisation. Engineered for exceptional versatility across multiple latitudes, Wongarra is designed to deliver outstanding FIBRE performance and adaptability for growers everywhere. We have listened to the […]
Hemp is making headlines again, and this time it’s Hollywood meets sustainability! ✨ Zac Efron’s plans to build an eco-friendly “hempcrete” house in Australia have just been approved by council, shining a spotlight on the incredible potential of industrial hemp in sustainable construction. As leaders in Australia’s hemp industry, we at Hemp Farms Australia are thrilled to see […]
More from our recent trip to University of Sydney Narrabri Plant Breeding Centre and tour of Good Earth Cotton®. Collaboration, Communication and Clear Foresight were key takeaways from these visits. We want to thank Guy Roth, Thomas O’Donoghue, Edward C., John Muir and Rob Eccles for their continued effort and drive within the Australian Industrial […]
At Hemp Farms Australia, we trust Julian Gehrke and his experienced team to handle our cleaning, grading, and drying with precision. Maintaining crucial moisture levels (7-8%) and 99% seed purity is vital, and their slow, careful dry-down process ensures our seeds retain high viability and germination rates. Gehrke Grains & Transport has been our trusted […]
Last week, our CEO Lauchlan Grout visited University of Sydney Australian Plant Phenomics Network field day to engage with iHemp NSW members and other industry guests, with a particular focus on our dual-purpose varietal, ‘Ruby.’ The trials showcased impressive results in cover cropping comparisons, highlighting the potential of winter dry-land hemp in the North West […]