Investigating the potential of hemp as a forage crop

Currently the value of the hemp crop is limited, as only the seed is harvested and utilised the vegetative parts are discarded or burnt. This investment will assess the potential for industrial hemp to be utilised as a forage or dual-purpose crop.

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29 Jun 2020-3 Jun 2022

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Beth Penrose

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University of Tasmania (UTAS)

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