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Advantage of Hemp as a Fiber
Hemp, one of the oldest cultivated crops, is gaining attention for its sustainability and versatility as a fiber. Below are the key advantages of hemp as a fiber.Hemp requires significantly less water compared to cotton.It is naturally resistant to pests, reducing the need for harmful pesticides. Hemp absorbs more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than most plants, making it a carbon-negative crop. Its roots help prevent soil erosion and replenish nutrients, enhancing soil fertility.
Benefits of Hemp
Hemp is an environment-friendly crop with less ecological footprints.
Hemp plants consume four times as much carbon dioxide as trees.
Hemp is water efficient plant and requires minimal water in order to grow.
Hemp can be grown without pesticides.
Hemp is fast-growing and tall with crowded foliage. This blocks the sun to the ground. Deterring weed growth. Hemp can grow in high density, leaving no chance for weeds to root in.
Research Partners & Projects
- Optimisation of industrial hemp cultivation for different eco-zones of Pakistan.
- Promotion of industrial hemp for fiber
- Evaluation of non toxic hemp material and its seed production.
Pakistan Agricultural
Reserach Council
