National Hemp Variety Field Trial
Crop Type(s):
Hemp
Centre(s):
PCDF
Year(s):
2021
Collaborators(s):
Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance
Parkland Crop Diversification Foundation (PCDF)
PI, James Frey (Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development)
Objective(s):
To evaluate industrial hemp varieties for the National Hemp Variety Field Trials coordinated by the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance.
Project Findings:
Please see the attached report.
Background:
Established in 2003, the CHTA is a national organization that aims to develop the Canadian hemp industry. CHTA membership includes farmers, processors, equipment suppliers, consumer product suppliers, consultants, researchers, students, industry associations and government. In 2021, the National Hemp Variety Field Trials were implemented at 9 sites across Canada (NB, QC, MB, SK and AB).
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