Zimbabwe seeks to commercialize hemp farming with UK's Hemp Carbon Standard to overcome challenges and access international carbon markets.

Zimbabwe struggles with commercialising hemp farming due to insufficient information on the plant. Industrial hemp, used for industrial and non-drug purposes, offers environmental benefits in carbon sequestration. The UK's Hemp Carbon Standard utilizes advanced technology to measure and verify carbon credits, enabling Zimbabwean farmers to generate income through international carbon markets. Despite supportive legal and regulatory frameworks, challenges remain, including production issues, limited seed availability, and market access barriers.

August 23, 2024
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