Introduction:As the need for sustainable farming practices grows, regenerative agriculture is emerging as a leading solution to restore soil health, increase biodiversity, and combat climate change. At the heart of this movement is hemp, a versatile and resilient crop that offers numerous benefits for broadacre farming programs. In this post, we’ll explore why hemp is a powerful tool in regenerative agriculture, focusing on its ability to improve yields of subsequent crops, enhance soil biology, and sequester carbon. Hemp in Regenerative Agriculture: An Overview Hemp is a unique crop that plays a crucial role in regenerative agriculture. Unlike conventional farming methods that deplete soil nutrients and degrade the land, regenerative agriculture aims to restore and enhance the ecosystem. Hemp contributes to...
Introduction: Hemp hurd, the woody inner core of the hemp plant, is gaining traction as a cornerstone of sustainable construction worldwide. As the construction industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint, hempcrete, made from hemp hurd, is emerging as a solution. This global movement, led by pioneers in the USA, Europe, and Asia, is now reaching Australian shores. What is Hemp Hurd? Hemp Hurd (also known as Hemp Shives) is the inner, woody part of the hemp stalk, prized for its high absorbency, thermal insulation properties, and lightweight nature. These qualities make it an ideal aggregate for hempcrete, a bio-composite material used in eco-friendly construction. Technical Benefits of Hemp Hurd in Hempcrete Thermal Insulation: Hemp hurd provides excellent...
Introduction: Hemp bast fibre, the strong and versatile outer layer of the hemp stalk, is rapidly becoming a material of choice in various industries around the world. From textiles to bio-composites, hemp bast fiber is driving innovation in the USA, Europe, and Asia. This post explores its unique properties, global applications, and how Australian industries can tap into this growing trend. What is Hemp Bast Fibre? Hemp bast fibre is the fibrous outer layer of the hemp plant, known for its high tensile strength, biodegradability, and versatility. It has been traditionally used in textiles but is now finding new applications in modern industries. Technical Properties of Hemp Bast Fiber: High Tensile Strength: Ideal for textiles, ropes, and bio-composites. Biodegradable: A...
If only there was a machine that pulled carbon out of the atmosphere and cleaned the air..! Oh wait, it’s called a tree! Hemp sequesters far more carbon than trees and grows at a much faster rate. We believe that Broadleaf can sequester more carbon than anyone else and have set ourselves a challenge to prove it! We also believe that Hemp can create the economy and industry of the future! Overview Hemp has over 25,000 recognised industrial uses, almost all of which sequester carbon from the atmosphere (except for burning hemp fuel!). Hemp can help to achieve all of the United Nations sustainable Development Goals and help the Australian and other governments to sequester carbon in line with the Kyoto agreement...
