eThekwini advances three-year cannabis and hemp commercialisation pilot
The three-year eThekwini pilot, developed with Royal Queen Seeds, aims to help legacy and emerging growers meet regulatory and commercial requirements.
The eThekwini Municipality is advancing a three-year pilot programme to support the formalisation of cannabis and hemp cultivation within the city. This initiative is part of the Agri-Business Master Plan, which identifies cannabis as one of five priority commodities to drive economic growth. During a recent visit, municipal officials and representatives from Royal Queen Seeds assessed progress at four sites, focusing on providing producers with quality genetics, technical training, and guidance on regulatory compliance.
The program aims to help both emerging and legacy growers enter the formal cannabis market, with a special focus on preserving local strains and addressing technical gaps faced by older farmers.
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