The hemp fields were the biggest acreage grown on one farm in the UK
48 Acres in total
The hemp was grown by Garthorpe Farming Company after
Police and Home Office checks and appropriate licensing.
I believe they were grown on contract to Hemp Technology limited www.hemcore.co.uk
The fields yielded 253 bales approx 75 tonnes of raw hemp fibre
Hemp yields are amongst the highest of any crop.
The hemp crop requires no herbicides or pesticides.
No part of the plant is wasted.
Hemp fibres are tough, durable and incredibly versatile.
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| 24 May 2011 |
Flexible sowing date from mid April to early June.
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| 11 June 2011 |
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| 14 June 2011 |
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| 9 July 2011 |
Hemp's growth rate helps clear the ground of resistant weeds
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| 15 August 2011 |
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| 19 August 2011 |
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| 14 September 2011 |
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| 15 September 2011 |
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| 16 September 2011 |
All photos taken by Mr Glyn Drury.
