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Moldova's Farmers Thrive with Industrial Hemp Revolution

5/27/2025

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Farmers in Moldova are embracing a new era of opportunity by cultivating industrial hemp, spurred by fresh regulations designed to invigorate the economy in this struggling nation. Pioneering the movement, Ion Sahanovschi has planted 8 hectares, backed by the Ministry of Agriculture. Meanwhile, Ukraine has opened its first hemp processing plant, showcasing resilience amid turmoil.

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Farmers in Moldova are embracing a new era of opportunity by cultivating industrial hemp, spurred by fresh regulations designed to invigorate the economy in this struggling nation. Pioneering the movement, Ion Sahanovschi has planted 8 hectares, backed by the Ministry of Agriculture. Meanwhile, Ukraine has opened its first hemp processing plant, showcasing resilience amid turmoil.