Agronomy and Utilization of Industrial Hemp

A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Horticultural and Floricultural Crops".

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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Hemp grows up: Opportunities and challenges ahead for commercial-scale hemp in world cropping systems

This Special Issue is devoted to taking what has been learned, particularly in the past five years, from the global explosion in industrial hemp research plots and extending that to a larger scale, knowing that there are other crops that hemp is either rotated in with or replaces outright. Papers are invited with focus on the agronomy of grain and fiber hemp crops. Themes of particular interest are:

  • Hemp cultivation methods for greater areal extent—soil prep, planting techniques, pest management;
  • Optimizing hemp yields and genetic expression through agronomic practices;
  • Supply chain considerations—harvest, processing, distribution;
  • Regional suitability and climate considerations for large-scale hemp production
  • Scaling considerations—transitioning from small research plots to commercial crop production.

Dr. Jay Strat Noller
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Keywords

  • hemp crops
  • cultivation
  • genetic
  • supply chain

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Industrial Hemp Variety Performance in Latvia Under Baltic Sea Climate
by Veneranda Stramkale, Laura Andze, Larisa Cernova, Erika Teirumnieka, Inese Filipova, Aldis Stramkalis, Edmunds Teirumnieks and Martins Andzs
Agronomy 2024, 14(12), 2750; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14122750 - 21 Nov 2024
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Abstract
As the world shifts towards more sustainable and eco-friendly practices, industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is gaining recognition as a versatile crop with numerous applications. The Baltic Sea region is well-suited for hemp cultivation, with its temperate climate and varied soil types. [...] Read more.
As the world shifts towards more sustainable and eco-friendly practices, industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is gaining recognition as a versatile crop with numerous applications. The Baltic Sea region is well-suited for hemp cultivation, with its temperate climate and varied soil types. This study evaluates the suitability of various hemp varieties for the region, focusing on their ability to produce high-quality biomass, fibers, seeds, and dual-purpose products. The findings will contribute to the development of a thriving hemp industry in the region. Five years of research was conducted to investigate the productivity of 12 industrial hemp varieties, including 7 varieties mainly developed for seed production and 5 varieties mainly designed for fiber production. The results showed significant differences in yields among the varieties, with ‘Bialobrzeskie’ exhibiting the highest biomass yield (47.2 t ha−1) and ‘Futura 75’ producing the highest fiber yield (10.8 t ha−1). ‘Henola’ demonstrated the highest seed yield (3.5 t ha−1), while ‘KA-2-2011’ and ‘USO-31’ were identified as dual-purpose varieties suitable for fiber (3.4 and 6.4 t ha−1, respectively) and seed production (2.2 and 1.3 t ha−1, respectively). The calorific value of hemp shives is comparable to wood fuels, indicating their potential as a viable fuel source. The results offer farmers a crucial tool for selecting the best-suited varieties for their specific region, promoting sustainable agriculture practices. Full article
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