New legislation in Australia recently legalized the cultivation of industrial hemp in the province of New South Wales. Farmers in NSW are now being encouraged to take up the crop. Although it still remain illegal for humans to consume hemp product in Australia, it seems that dogs are exempt. That’s right, farmers are being to encouraged to grow hemp that will be used in everything from bio-diesel to dog food. And it looks like farmers are keen on playing ball. As ABC.net.au reports:
New South Wales farmers are being encouraged to start growing industrial hemp.
The Government recently passed legislation allowing the plant to be grown for use in products ranging from bio-fuel to dog food.
The Primary Industries Minister, Ian Macdonald, says measures have been put in place to prevent hemp crops being used to camouflage marijuana plantations.
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“It’ll require farmers who wish to grow industrial hemp to register to get a licence.
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“Already we’ve had over 200 farmers express interest in growing hemp across the state,” he said.
Well, I guess that dogs really are man’s best friend down under — to the point of receiving preferential treatment. I wonder if hemp-based food products will also be made available to dingos… it just might keep them well-nourished enough to keep them away from all the babies.
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