Industrial hemp has the potential to significantly reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide levels according to the document. It absorbs more CO2 per hectare than any other crop and the carbon is permanently stored in hemp-based materials. One hectare of industrial hemp can absorb 22 tonnes of CO2 per year. Industrial hemp is not psychoactive and can be grown using few inputs on a wide scale, making it a suitable crop for carbon farming and remote Australian regions.
Industrial hemp has the potential to significantly reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide levels according to the document. It absorbs more CO2 per hectare than any other crop and the carbon is p…