History, perspectives, economical evaluations, research and delelopments. Fibre for industrial use, textiles. Decortication and scutching on dry green stems provides some advantages to farmers, processors and spinners. 2007 will be a critical season for hemp production developments in Italy: More extensive crops will be sowed. Harvesting equipment will be upgraded and optimized for large productions. A bio degumming facility is expected to be operative soon. Industrial partners are opening the doors to enlarge domestic markets.
author: Cesare Tofani, Gruppo Fibranova (Italy)
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