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Ukraine's Hemp Industry Booms with New Legislation

5/30/2025

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In Ukraine, the hemp industry is thriving with 38 businesses now registered in the eCannabis system, cultivating over 1,251 hectares. The Zhytomyr processing facility has kicked off production, churning out an impressive 14,000 tons annually. Recent legislation boosts THC limits for industrial hemp, while medical cannabis initiatives gain momentum with new qualifying conditions for pharmacies.

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In Ukraine, the hemp industry is thriving with 38 businesses now registered in the eCannabis system, cultivating over 1,251 hectares. The Zhytomyr processing facility has kicked off production, churning out an impressive 14,000 tons annually. Recent legislation boosts THC limits for industrial hemp, while medical cannabis initiatives gain momentum with new qualifying conditions for pharmacies.