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Can Ghana benefit from industrial hemp?
Ghana recently reviewed its laws on cannabis, allowing for the cultivation of industrial hemp. The legislation paves the way for Ghana to benefit from industrial hemp and include it in the agricultural cash crop list. This paper looks at the economic prospects of industrial hemp in the wake of the new law.
Is hemp an agricultural crop in Ghana?
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Is Ghana a global leader in the hemp industry?
Consequently, the continent struggles to establish itself as a global leader in the hemp industry. While Ghana has recently decriminalized hemp cultivation, it still has a long way to go in supporting the continent’s quest for industrial hemp leadership.
Why do we need a license to grow hemp in Ghana?
There is also a need for strict supervision of the cultivation to prevent the abuse of license granted. Several extraction industries can be created from industrial hemp production; hence, the licensing regime needs to favor local investors and farmers to boost the Ghanaian manufacturing sector.