Industrial Crops Association

Promoting new crops - #industrialhemp & #medicalcannabis. Sharing knowledge, networking & bringing people together to lobby for #Malawi legislative reform.

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.@ICA_Malawi is a member body here to promote #industrialhemp & #medicalcannabis in a regulated market as viable #cashcrops. We encourage transparent education & awareness around the crops & advocate to bring a legitimate & positive framework for #Malawi industry. Pls follow us!

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Looking for a way to be creative, educational & entertain kids? How about a #hempmaze! Create a pathway over a hectare before your next harvest. Make signs through the #maze explaining the #historyofhemp, the difference between #hemp & #cannabis, & the benefits of the #hempcrop.

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#TrainingPost
When retailing #cannabis products, a #pricingstrategy must be agile. Nobody knows exactly what the customer is willing to pay for a product. 3 tactics—promotions, discounts and markdowns—allow retailers to modify perceived value of goods. https://t.co/MgJUxkDbMb

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Czech Republic is set to triple amount of THC allowed in #IndustrialHemp. The measure will improve availability of #medicalmarijuana, as it makes it easier to get #cannabislicenses to grow for therapeutic use. New laws could come into force by Jan2022. https://t.co/g6gdENGLAL

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A 2 year study will examine the #hemplifecycle of #hempbiomass building materials to provide a better understanding of how #carboncredits can be applied to hemp-based buildings. Findings could be of evenutal relevance for grants/subsidies here in Malawi.
https://t.co/evqbWY33Lz

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Could the #hemp plant revolutionize and reshape the #fashion industry? Many experts think so. #FastFashion is bad for the #environment. Provided #hempgrowers increase worldwide, #HempClothing is going to be a game-changer in the #fashionindustry. Why? --> https://t.co/8H4sacMrJj

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What happens if #hempcrete catches fire? The building won't be destroyed. Tests have shown that #hemp materials can dissipate flames, maintain structural integrity, and don't emit toxic smoke. Read about some of the #research done to date: https://t.co/rIEAYiKO4I

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Humans produce 300 million tons of plastic each year, half of which is used for single-use items like packaging, bottles & bags. Reasons to invest in #hemppaper & #hempplastic processing:
Increases #cannabis use & profits
Stops waste pollution
Wins over #ecofriendly consumers

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#HempCrete is a material with a negative #carbonfootprint.In #concrete mixers, #hemp, powdered limestone and water are mixed to obtain a thick paste and for wall #construction, the mix can be laid out as non-structural blocks, sprayed, or poured into linear shapes,like mud walls.

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Hempcrete has excellent thermoacoustic properties, helps regulate indoor temperature and humidity, and is resistant to mold. Learn more: https://t.co/c2IRp3SpTG

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What to learn more about the global scope of the #organic #hemp market? A new report focusing on 2021-2027 analyses the demand and supply environment and price trends and profiles leading global players detailing their market share & product portfolio. https://t.co/u7qDPmt4Ld

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#HempSeeds provide a raft of #nutrients. Just like other seeds, #hemp seeds are rich in #healthyfats to support a healthy heart and brain. Sitting at around 30% #protein, jam-packed with gut-loving #fibre (10g / 100g), and also contain #iron & #potassium https://t.co/xuBtOY67Me

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#Organic #hempproducts can fetch 2-3x more than conventional #cannabis, but the path to market is trickier than simply #growing without common pesticides. If you know there is a market, it's imperative to have a detailed plan from intake to storage: https://t.co/OOYvHNIaNm

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Colombian President Ivan Duque signed a decree into law that lifts the prohibition on the #export of dried #medicalmarijuana that will expand revenue opportunities for #domestic cannabis businesses inside and outside the country.
Learn more: https://t.co/WpOg0PMLNm

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#Marijuana is slowly being embraced across the African continent, as scientists and researchers explore #medical therapies for emerging diseases. Some #African Governments argue that legalization would generate a great source of revenue through taxation. https://t.co/3vI5YbtmBM

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Canadian company Globe-Cann Inc has announced the inauguration of a new presence in Durban, South Africa to continue its global expansion by exporting its cannabis consulation services to Lesotho, Zimbabwe and Malawi. Read more: https://t.co/bohC7Twjwt

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Want to know more about the #CBDextract global market? A newly released report sumarises the size, recent trends, and development status of the #CBDOil market, as well as investment opportunities, market dynamics and industry news.
Read more: https://t.co/NHAFlecyBH

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Last month an Israeli company spent time here to ascertain whether they can venture into the cultivation and processing of medicinal hemp-products. The company's cannabis consultant, told local press that his outfit intends to open a training institution. https://t.co/eaVjDNDaM3

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Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, Lobin Lowe, has disclosed that the government has embarked on serious policy reforms and infrastructure development in order to attract foreign direct investment in agriculture. Learn more: https://t.co/IN00gHpMJY

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#HempSeeds reduce symptoms of #PMS & #menopause. Symptoms are caused by sensitivity to the hormone prolactin. #GLA in #hemp seeds, produces prostaglandin E1, which reduces the effects of prolactin. #HempOil could decrease #breastpain, #depression, irritability & fluid retention.

[Industrial Crops Association @ICA_Malawi]

#HempSeeds reduce symptoms of #PMS & #menopause. Symptoms are caused by sensitivity to the hormone prolactin. #GLA in #hemp seeds, produces prostaglandin E1, which reduces the effects of prolactin. #HempOil could decrease #breastpain, #depression, irritability & fluid retention.