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Soil conditions influence levels of #cannabinoids & #terpenes produced. Research compared #hemp extracts from two cultivars grown in fields with different soil preparation methods & found significant differences in specific cannabinoid & terpene concentration www.leafie.co.uk/news/soil-qu...

Soil quality significantly impacts levels of cannabinoids and terpenes in the cannabis plant - leafie

The soil cannabis is grown in directly affects the levels of cannabinoids such as CBD, CBG and THC, a first-of-its-kind, federally funded study has found.

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Majority of Americans believe #cannabis represents a “healthier option” to alcohol—& most expect cannabis to be legal in all 50 states within 5 years—according to a 2025 National Cannabis Study. 61% agreed cannabis is a healthier choice compared to alcohol. www.marijuanamoment.net/most-america...

Most Americans Say Marijuana Is A 'Healthier Option' Than Alcohol, And A Majority Expect Nationwide Legalization Within Five Years, Poll Finds - Marijuana Moment

A majority of Americans believe marijuana represents a “healthier option” than alcohol—and most also expect cannabis to be legal in all 50 states within the next five years—according to a new poll. Th...

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Portugal | Transforming two old barns into unique, luxurious guest accommodations. Original, thick-walled stone structures served utilitarian purposes—storing olive oil, grain & housing oxen. Biggest innovation was #hempcrete, sympathetic to original purpose. www.hempbuildmag.com/home/hempcre...

Restoring the Ruined Portugal Village of Chumbaria with Hemp — HempBuild Magazine

Help! They bought a village in Portugal -- and remodeled it with hempcrete

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Belize | Caye Caulker residents, aka Hicaqueños, voted against a proposal to legalise #cannabis. 857 ballots from 1,454 registered voters. 79% voting “No” in historic referendum. Organisers of the Hope Not Dope campaign called for a national referendum.
#Legalise
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Caye Caulker Says No to Legalizing Marijuana in Historic Referendum - The San Pedro Sun

On Wednesday, October 8th, the majority of Caye Caulker residents voted against the proposal to legalize cannabis on the island.

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*•.¸.𝐻𝑒𝓂𝓅 𝐸𝒹𝒾𝒻𝒾𝒸𝒶𝓉𝒾🐨𝓃.¸.•* @hempedification.bsky.social · 17h

Can only presume it comes down to the level/s of THC as to how much they think they can rort people for as that is ridiculously expensive!

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Products derived from #hemp are more popular now, textiles, rope & paper, but also many parts of the world make medicine, food, cosmetics & adult-use products. Thanks to somewhat unique properties, hemp is an effective environmental remediation tool.
#Sustainable
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Hemp Should Be A Key Ingredient Of Global Sustainability Strategies

Thanks to its somewhat unique properties, the hemp plant is very effective as an environmental remediation tool.

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Cannabis formulations containing THC & CBN associated with improved sleep quality
Cannabinoid-based interventions “associated with improvements in sleep quality in individuals with or without insomnia” with inclusion of THC or CBN largely driving efficacy.
#Legalise
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Clinical Trials: Cannabis Formulations Dominant in THC and CBN, but Not CBD, Associated With Improved Sleep Quality

"These results support the hypothesis that different cannabinoids may exert distinct roles in modulating sleep-related therapeutic benefits," researchers reported.

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Seen as vintage cool with an international air of mystery—hash has been making smiles for centuries
Cannabis is becoming mainstream with >88% of the public believing it should be legal. Used for medicine, anxiety or in weight loss, it is becoming the norm.
#Legalise
thefreshtoast.com/cannabis/the...

The Exotic, International History of Hash

The Fresh Toast - Discover the exotic, international history of hash — from ancient mystics to modern pop culture icons.

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Study being published in November 2025 journal, Industrial Crops & Products, shows hyperspectral imaging of cannabis fan leaves can accurately predict cannabinoid content of mature flowers weeks before harvest. They used a handheld hyperspectral device.
#Cannabis
www.mmjdaily.com/article/9773...

Australian study finds a way to predict cannabinoid levels weeks before harvest

A new study being published in the November 2025 issue of the journal Industrial Crops and Products shows that hyperspectral imaging of cannabis fan leaves can accurately predict the…

www.mmjdaily.com

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Legalise Cannabis Party
@lc-party.bsky.social
Grow your own, know your own.
No chemicals, no preservatives, just clean, sun-grown cannabis packed with natural terpenes and cannabinoids. 🌞
It’s time Aussies had the right to grow cannabis the way nature intended.
👉 legalisecannabis.org.au/join

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Survey—people who drink THC-infused cannabis beverages are significantly reducing/eliminating alcohol consumption, drinking 44% less alcohol than before they used the products. More striking—20% of cannabis beverage users stopped drinking alcohol entirely.
#Legalise
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The 20% Solution: How Cannabis Beverages are Quietly Solving Alcohol's Deadly Problems

A new survey shows that people who drink THC-infused cannabis beverages are significantly reducing or eliminating their alcohol consumption. According to...

cannabis.net

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Australia | AHPRA has now updated its media release on telehealth guidance, which initially appeared to contradict previous advice on prescribing standards, just as the TGA prepares a cannabis crackdown.
#CorporateCannabis
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AHPRA backtracks on telehealth statement as cannabis docs fire up - Medical Republic

The regulator has finally amended its Tuesday press release to acknowledge phone and video consults as roughly equivalent to in-person consults.

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New research suggests the popular opioid painkiller Tramadol offers minimal relief for chronic pain whilst significantly increasing the risk of heart problems and other serious side effects, highlighting the need for alternative, safer treatments, such as cannabis.
www.leafie.co.uk/news/tramado...

Tramadol's limited benefits outweighed by serious health risks, major study finds - leafie

New research suggests the popular opioid painkiller offers minimal relief for chronic pain whilst significantly increasing the risk of heart problems and other serious side effects, highlighting the n...

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*•.¸.𝐻𝑒𝓂𝓅 𝐸𝒹𝒾𝒻𝒾𝒸𝒶𝓉𝒾🐨𝓃.¸.•* @hempedification.bsky.social · 2d

Definition of insanity
NSW Police issued 11,389 Traffic Infringement Notices, Labor Day long weekend
>4,000 speed related, 1,149 Northern Region
>214,906 breath tests, 300 drink driving offences, 86 N. Region
11,283 drug tests, 724 drug driving offences, 249 N. Region
www.echo.net.au/2025/10/long...

Long weekend police blitz leads to 11,389 fines

NSW Police said they issued 11,389 Traffic Infringement Notices across the state over the Labor Day long weekend.

www.echo.net.au

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*•.¸.𝐻𝑒𝓂𝓅 𝐸𝒹𝒾𝒻𝒾𝒸𝒶𝓉𝒾🐨𝓃.¸.•* @hempedification.bsky.social · 2d

More like linen than cotton, but an investment that will probably outlive the owner (unlike linen or cotton)! Thermoregulation is a great feature, never too hot nor too cold. Majority of sheets etc available today are a hemp/cotton blend, however.

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When we think of eco-friendly living, solar panels on the roof or a rainwater tank. But there’s another way to shrink your footprint & boost comfort: bring hemp into your home. From building materials like hempcrete to everyday essentials like hemp sheets.
#Sustainable
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Hemp at Home – Eco-Friendly Living Made Easy | Margaret River Hemp Co

When we think of eco-friendly living, it’s easy to picture solar panels on the roof or a rainwater tank in the garden. But there’s another way to shrink your

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How Maxim finally got help!
Maxim is 42. He came to Sweden from Kurdistan when only five. When 27 a doctor suspected Crohn’s disease. April this year he was given medical cannabis oils. The inflammation completely disappeared. But the future is uncertain.
#Legalise
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En kamp mot alla - Hur Maxim äntligen fick hjälp! - Cannabis i fokus

Maxim, om skillnaden mellan att leva och att existera, om hur hjälpen som nu funnits, är påväg att tas bort.

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🌿Legalise Cannabis Australia Party, full submission to the Therapeutic Goods Administration Medical Cannabis Review, on the website now! 🌿

🌿“Cannabis should be legal for everyone who chooses to use it”. #Legalise #Homegrown #Cannabis 🌿
legalisecannabis.org.au/medical_cann...

TGA Medical Cannabis Review, Submission by Legalise Cannabis

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TGA analysing >750 submissions in its consultation on medicinal cannabis regulations, expected to signal most significant reform since legalisation almost a decade ago. MCIA & AMCA lodged a joint submission, both organisations together represent 60% of the sector. www.cannabiz.com.au/industry-ali...

TGA reviewing 751 submissions as industry outlines roadmap for reform

TGA begins analysing 751 submissions as industry peak bodies urge balanced reform, new registration pathway, and oppose blanket bans.

www.cannabiz.com.au

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Spain (7 October) legalised medical cannabis. The Council of Ministers approved cannabis to be prescribed to patients but only under strict conditions - only specialists in hospitals may prescribe cannabis to patients.
#Legalise #Homegrown #Cannabis
dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

Spain legalises medical cannabis in 'historic' move

The country's Council of Ministers today approved cannabis to be prescribed to patients as an ailment to their illnesses.

dailymail.co.uk

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*•.¸.𝐻𝑒𝓂𝓅 𝐸𝒹𝒾𝒻𝒾𝒸𝒶𝓉𝒾🐨𝓃.¸.•* @hempedification.bsky.social · 4d

🌱#hemp🌱
🧱#hempcrete🌱
⛽️#hempbiofuel🌱
👕#hemptextiles🌱
🏘️#hemproofing🌱
🐝#hempforbees🌱
🌿#hempbiomass🌱
🍴#hempbioplastic🌱
🚧#hempfenceposts🌱
🗑️#hempremediation🌱
🌏#hempforthefuture🌱
🏭#hempcarbonstorage🌱
🔋#hemplithiumbatteries🌱
⛏️#hempphytoremediation🌱

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Kentucky medical #cannabis facility harvested first yield; patients could gain access by next month & licensed businesses about to grow a whole lot more. Kentucky saw >100 cities & counties approve local ordinances to allow businesses in their jurisdictions. www.marijuanamoment.net/kentucky-cul...

Kentucky Cultivator Harvests State's First Medical Marijuana Crop As Governor Predicts Farmers Will 'Grow A Whole Lot More' - Marijuana Moment

A Kentucky medical marijuana cultivation facility has harvested its first yield of cannabis, and patients could gain access to it by next month, a top regulator says. Meanwhile, the governor says lice...

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Even those who do live in the outer suburbs of many of the major cities need telehealth, as hospitals and GPs are sometimes few and far between, especially those that bulk bill. It is such a comfort for new Mums in particular and the oldies, the disabled, & those who can't get out and about easily.

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Australian regulator flagged need for face-to-face consultation prior to prescribing, seemingly contradicting Medical Board guidelines
New telehealth guidance by Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) goes substantially beyond existing guidelines. www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/profe...

newsGP - AHPRA goes further on telehealth prescribing ‘good practice’

The regulator has flagged the need for a face-to-face consultation prior to prescribing, seemingly contradicting Medical Board guidelines.

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A new cannabis compound that appears to have “remarkable antioxidant & skin anti-inflammatory”, Cannabizetol (CBGD), is formed when two cannabinoid molecules bind with a methylene bridge, one of the rare compounds in a class known as dimeric cannabinoids. www.marijuanamoment.net/scientists-d...

Scientists Discover New Cannabis Compound With 'Remarkable Antioxidant And Skin Anti-Inflammatory' Benefits - Marijuana Moment

A new cannabis compound that appears to have “remarkable antioxidant and skin anti-inflammatory” properties has been discovered by scientists. The isolated cannabinoid, classified as cannabizetol (CBG...

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