Hemp Nutrition and its use in soil management has caught the interest of University of Melbourne student Michael Halverson. He sees hemp’s potential in sustainable farming and wants to make cannabis research his main focus next year.
Halverson hopes his research will help dissolve the misconception of hemp so that its value can be fully utilized in Australian agriculture.
He has a keen interest in the nutritional benefits of hemp. Hemp is high in protein and is also a balanced source of Omega-6 and Omega-3 essential fatty acids.
Halverson is hoping to help farmers realize the potential of hemp in their crop rotation.
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