Right now it is totally legal to cultivate hemp in Switzerland. People looking to get a cannabis cultivation license can only do so through new pilot programs. There aren’t notable pathways to licensing in the Swiss medical marijuana market because that program is extremely limited. Here is an overview of the current state of cannabis in Switzerland.
Read MoreHemp Cultivation in South Africa Moves Forward
We’ve covered how to get a cannabis cultivation licence in South Africa, but recent news about cultivating hemp in South Africa has revealed some exciting improvements ahead. The fifth version of South Africa’s National Cannabis Master Plan (NCMP) frames hemp and marijuana cultivation as potential economic drivers that could help relieve poverty and revive the agriculture industry.
Read MoreHow to Get a Cannabis License in Mexico
Getting a cannabis license in Mexico is a new opportunity for foreign and local business owners. Mexico’s naturally warm climate is an ideal place to grow cannabis. The famous landrace cannabis strain Acapulco Gold, and strains like Haze and Trainwreck share Mexican heritage.
Read MoreHow to Get a Cannabis License in Portugal
In addition to having its own medical cannabis program, Portugal has a great climate and location for cannabis cultivation for export. Outdoor cannabis grows well in Portugal and can be produced at a lower cost when compared to other European nations with cooler climates. So how does one start growing cannabis in Portugal?
Read MoreCannabis Globalization (with Mike Patterson)
In this episode of the GrowerIQ Podcast, we are joined by Michael Patterson of MGMC Pharma Group, a cannabis expert with over 27 years years of experience in the business. On Inauguration Day 2021, we talked with Mike about his current ventures and plans in several African countries, as well as the current mood in America regarding legalisation and the future of the cannabis market.
Read MoreMarihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations: What is it?
In July 2013, Health Canada enacted the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR). These regulations pertained to the production and distribution of medical cannabis in Canada.
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