For the longest time I've wanted to learn about the hemp industry in Ireland, so I reached out to the Hemp Cooperative who suggested I chat to Freya Bartels, a hemp farmer based in Mayo. This is an area I know nothing about so I hope you'll enjoy learning with me! If you're interested in staying up to date with all things hemp farming, you can follow the co-op on Twitter @hempcooperative , Facebook or Instagram @hemp_cooperative_ireland, or support by becoming a member.

[03:40] Getting to know Freya.
[07:00] Permaculture, food forests, & community box schemes.
[12:55] What hemp is.
[15:15] How it’s grown.
[18:25] How the carbon sequestration of hemp works.
[21:55] The various uses of the varying types of hemp plants.
[26:25] What kind of land the crop needs to grow on.
[29:45] Uses for hemp in our food industry.
[31:05] What is the hemp industry like in Ireland including challenges.
[35:00] First thing you’d say to someone interested in farming hemp.
[37:00] How can people who aren’t farmers help get hemp onto more acres here?
[39:00] How the ‘Misuse of Drugs Act’ is affecting the industry.
[45:45] Random Questions!

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WWOOFers – a volunteer network
Community Box Schemes

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