Jim Finnel
Fallen Cannabis Warrior & Ex News Moderator
Tasmanian farmers is considering making a bid for knocking down a ban that has been imposed on consuming hemp in Australia.
Hemp, which a fiber cultivated from the plants of Cannabis, is banned in the country as it has been associated with making one high. But, as per the group of Tasmanian farmers, industrial hemp doesn't make one high and brings benefits to health.
The Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association (TFGA) will discuss the issue with the State Government in 2011.
Phil Reader has been cultivating industrial hemp in northern Tasmania for five years. He told that hemp didn't contain any drug and was below 0.35% THC, so it could not be taken the same as marihuana.
Tasmania offered a suitable climate for growing hemp seeds, but as it was considered as a poison under the Poisons Act, so it was controlled stringently in Tasmania, added Reader.
He said, "It's only in Tasmania that we have this problem and that means a whole host of issues with regards to licensing, administration and where we can sell the crop".
Brandt Teale, hemp producer in Hobart told that it had been proved scientifically that hemp had high levels of omega 3 and omega 6, which were beneficial for health.
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Source: topnews.us
Author: Satish Karat
Copyright: 2010 TopNews.org
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Website: Group of Tasmanian Farmers to Push Government for Knocking Down Ban on Hemp | TopNews United States
Hemp, which a fiber cultivated from the plants of Cannabis, is banned in the country as it has been associated with making one high. But, as per the group of Tasmanian farmers, industrial hemp doesn't make one high and brings benefits to health.
The Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association (TFGA) will discuss the issue with the State Government in 2011.
Phil Reader has been cultivating industrial hemp in northern Tasmania for five years. He told that hemp didn't contain any drug and was below 0.35% THC, so it could not be taken the same as marihuana.
Tasmania offered a suitable climate for growing hemp seeds, but as it was considered as a poison under the Poisons Act, so it was controlled stringently in Tasmania, added Reader.
He said, "It's only in Tasmania that we have this problem and that means a whole host of issues with regards to licensing, administration and where we can sell the crop".
Brandt Teale, hemp producer in Hobart told that it had been proved scientifically that hemp had high levels of omega 3 and omega 6, which were beneficial for health.
NewsHawk: User: 420 MAGAZINE
Source: topnews.us
Author: Satish Karat
Copyright: 2010 TopNews.org
Contact: TopNews United States
Website: Group of Tasmanian Farmers to Push Government for Knocking Down Ban on Hemp | TopNews United States
