What Is Hemp

What Is Hemp?

Firstly, just to clarify the difference between Hemp and Marijuana, as there is sometimes much confusion. Both are from the same Cannabis Species and Hemp is legally defined as a cannabis plant having less than 1.0% of THC/THCa whist Marijuana has more than 1.0%.

Cannabis Evolution

In the 1920s, most of the world including Australia agreed to ban cannabis as part of the 1925 Geneva convention. It’s important to note that cannabis was a last-minute amendment that was added due to the lack of research at the time and pressure from other countries to include it. Australia was still researching cannabis for medical and scientific reasons and small-scale cultivation was allowed in some areas until its full outlawing in 1960. It was not long until other countries began to shift their attitudes toward medical cannabis and industrial hemp, so did Australia.

Global Versatility

After almost 80 years hemp was finally legalised in Australia in 2017. Today hemp is being grown across Australia’s temperate, subtropical and tropical climates.

Across the globe, It is estimated that industrial hemp can be used in more than 25,000 different products from textiles, clothing, rope, home furnishings, building materials, plastic , industrial oils, cosmetics as well as food and pharmaceuticals. Hemp has also had a positive effect on our environment being able to capture and store carbon and is considered zero waste as all parts of the plant can be utilised.

Today hemp is experiencing a global resurgence and Wandarra is committed to growing, harvesting and processing hemp fibre and seeds to meet local and global food and fibre demands.

The Global Market For Hemp Consists Of 25,000+ Products In 9+ Submarkets.

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Examples Of Hemp Uses

Hemp Fibre

The fibre or bast provided the raw materials of the ropes, rigging, and sails of the ships that allowed nations to trade and to defend their shores. In the 21st century hemp fibre strengthens motor vehicles and body armor, and is woven into characteristically soft textiles.

Hemp Hurd

Also known as Shiv, the inner core of the stem. The hurd is broken into small pieces that have multiple applications – for instance a key component in top quality building blocks and fibre-board, railway sleepers, and a source of bio-energy.

Hemp Seeds

Hemp grain is considered a wonder food. It is one of only two plant seeds which is a complete protein, ie containing all 11 amiono acids. The oil (about 40% of the seed weight) is rich in the ‘right’ omega 3 and 6 fatty acids – and tastes good. The protein (about 30% of the seed weight) provides 10 essential amino acids. The remainder is carbohydrate, fibre, essential minerals, especially magnesium, and vitamins (C, B, A, E).