Donald Delighted With Hemp Trials
Tuesday, 21 August 2001, 10:59 am
Press Release: Green Party
Green Party co-leader Rod Donald today said he was excited
at visiting the first trial plantations of industrial hemp
when they were planted later this year.
"I am really
looking forward to visiting these trials in both the North
and South Islands and I am hoping that all growers harvest
good yields," he said.
"I am looking forward to seeing the
range of products that come out of these trials."
Mr
Donald congratulated the Hemp Industries Association for
finally getting approval to conduct these trials and he also
acknowledged the support given by groups like Federated
Farmers.
"I am really pleased that, after years of
lobbying, a plant that could offer much to New Zealand
farmers is finally being given a fair go," he said.
"It
will be a great thing to see these crops in the ground and
growing."
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