User hemp in South Thuringia: Agriculture without intoxication - the trend is growing!

User hemp in South Thuringia: Agriculture without intoxication - the trend is growing!

Kieselbach, Deutschland - In South Thuringia, the cultivation of Bewerhanf is becoming increasingly popular. According to Inüdthüringen Kieselbach this year her Han -Nun had been carried out for the second time since the premiere last year. Managing Director Nicole Lombardi took care of the legal framework and reported the cultivation as a precaution by letter to the police. The hemp plants used come from specially selected varieties that are completely without cannabidiol (CBD) and the psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which ensures security and acceptance in agriculture.

hemp has become more important not only in southern Thuringia, but also throughout Europe. In the European Union from 20,540 hectares in 2015, the acreage increased to 33,020 hectares in 2022, which corresponds to a considerable increase of 60 %. The yield even rose by 84.3 % to 179.020 tons, such as the EU-Commission In addition to France, which is responsible for over 60 % of total production, the main producers also include Germany with a share of 17 %.

regulations and security

The legal requirements for hempanization are clearly structured. The Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE) is responsible for the cultivation notice and the implementation of THC controls. Special legal regulations regulate the extension and import of hemp from third countries. According to BLE , farmers must ensure that the THC content of the plants does not exceed 0.3 %.

In Germany, the associated regulations in the Consumer Cannabis Act (KCang) and the GAP-integrated administrative and control system regulation (GapinvekoS regulation) are anchored. The detection of corresponding hemp varieties is carried out by displaying the extension, which is relevant for the direct payments. A total of 116 types of hemp are recorded in the EU's common variety catalog, which makes it easier for farmers to choose.

The diverse use of hemp

Uthamf represents a sustainable and environmentally friendly cultivation method that offers numerous advantages. A hectare hemp binds between 9 and 15 tons of CO2 and contributes to soil fertility by reducing soil erosion and promoting biological diversity. The existence of pests is also limited thanks to the natural enemies of the plants. These are just a few of the positive effects associated with the cultivation of hemp.

The uses of hemp are just as diverse. In addition to textile production, where hemp fibers are increasingly valued, hemp seeds are used in food and feed. Hemp is also increasingly used in construction, for example in the form of hemp lime and hemp concrete. The innovative strength of this raw material can also be seen in the areas of paper production, cosmetics and energy generation.

All in all, domestic agriculture benefits from the return of hemp fanding and its positive effects on the environment and economy. With a good hand for sustainable practices, the user hemp seems to offer a real future perspective.