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 MoreShould You Get a Cannabis Research Licence?
Health Canada offers a variety of cannabis licences for different purposes, this includes a cannabis research licence option. With a cannabis research licence, institutions can conduct scientific studies of cannabis.
Read More7 Cosas que Debes Conocer Acerca la Industria del Cannabis en 2026
La industria del cannabis ya no depende de los parlamentos. Desde el STJ de Brasil hasta la Corte Suprema de México, los tribunales y agencias reguladoras están liderando la legalización. Descubre las 7 tendencias que definen el mercado cannábico en 2026.
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 MoreHow to get a Cannabis License in Denmark
Investors and growers are taking notice and exploring how they might get their medical cannabis cultivation license in Denmark. While some countries like Denmark opt for medical only access to cannabis, others are opening the market for recreational use. This new global demand for cannabis is encouraging international collaboration to establish companies that can produce reliable cannabis products with legal integrity. Denmark is now working with cultivators to develop and implement a legal pathway to medical cannabis production and sales.
Read MoreUS vs Canadian Hemp Cultivation and Regulation
Hemp is treated quite differently in the US than in Canada. While Canada has consistent federal regulations for the production, processing, and sale of hemp, the US has 50 different regulations that are different in each state. To make matters even more complex, Canadians are largely growing hemp for food while US hemp growers are mainly seeking to cash in on CBD trends.
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