Teagasc, in association with TCI (Textile & Composite Industries PTY Limited), Victoria, Australia are hosting a conference focusing on Industrial Hemp: Opportunities for Agriculture and Other Sectors in Ireland. This conference will overview and explore the significant contributions of hemp to profitable farming and the bioeconomy, highlighting its versatility, sustainability, and its extraordinary range of industrial applications.

The conference seeks to:

• Promote the economic and environmental benefits of hemp
• Highlight innovative applications and advancements in hemp processing and manufacturing
• Foster collaboration among industry stakeholders, researchers, and entrepreneurs
• Explore market opportunities and challenges in the industrial hemp sector
• Outstanding potential of profitability for family-owned farms