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A significant NSW Government grant is currently open that presents a real opportunity for the industrial hemp sector in NSW, and for iHemp NSW to play a stronger, more effective role in supporting industry growth. The Agriculture Industries Innovation and Growth Program is designed to accelerate the uptake of innovative technology and equipment, improve supply chain productivity, open new export markets, and reduce emissions across the agricultural sector. With funding available from $500,000 to $4 million, this program is aimed at projects that deliver practical, on-the-ground outcomes, not business-as-usual activity. Industrial hemp aligns strongly with the program’s objectives, particularly in plant-based industries, low-emissions materials, regional development, and supply chain innovation. Why this grant matters for industrial hemp High-level project ideas that could work for iHemp NSW Below are concept-level ideas only. Any project would need to be developed with industry partners and co-investment. Statewide hemp supply chain enablement Regional hemp processing and equipment access hubs Low-emissions hemp materials validation and scale Export-ready hemp fibre and hurd development Aboriginal-led hemp enterprise partnerships Industry backbone and delivery capacity What this grant is not for Projects must be time-bound, outcomes-driven, and focused on equipment, technology, and measurable industry impact. Next steps iHemp NSW is exploring whether a strong, industry-led project can be developed that aligns with the program requirements. Any application would require: If you are a grower, processor, manufacturer, or regional organisation interested in being part of a potential project, we encourage you to reach out and start the conversation early. This is a rare opportunity to build real capability for the NSW hemp industry, and to do it at the scale required to make lasting change. NSW Agriculture Grant Opportunity for the Hemp Industry
These past few months have seen Ashford Hemp Industries (AHI), Leon Minos working hard with the team to get a second Ashford Hemp Processor established in New Zealand. Meanwhile Connie is wanting to talk with farmers who are growing or are considering growing hemp in North-West NSW to procure ongoing supply of quality bales. New Zealand’s Venture Taranaki have ramped up their hemp industry development with the purchase of an Ashford Hemp Processor. The installation differs to other processors AHI has supplied and we’re keen to see it in full operation over the coming days. If you would like further information about purchasing a Hemp Processor, please contact us on the details below. While Leon has been enjoying the beautiful scenery in the Taranaki area, Connie and the processing team continue to be busy processing hemp to supply hempcrete builds in NSW and QLD. “We are keen to establish an ongoing supply relationship with farms in the North-West NSW or southern QLD to ensure we continue meeting the growing demand of hemp fibre. Growing hemp generates soil improvement and income, but there are several key points that are essential in ensuring these benefits are accessed by both farmers and processors,” says Connie. Please contact Connie on the details below if you would like more information. Connie Minos EO iHemp NSW Director, Ashford Hemp Industries Ph 0477812163 E:connie@ashfordhempindustries.com
