Hemp is a multi-functional product with positive environmental benefits, including soil improvement and carbon sequestration. Hemp is a versatile, fast-growing plant which can be grown organically whilst restoring the soil. This plant has the potential to solve many of our current land use issues and revolutionise farming and industry to support local economic development.

Hemp has a long historical association with the Bridport area and could be a very valuable low carbon tool for local farmers during the transition to a zero carbon economy. The UK is currently behind the curve internationally and there is a distinct lack of data in the West Dorset/UK context. 

In total 10 Ha of Hemp was grown in the summer of 2022. In addition to being able to share the learnings from the field trials through reports and consequent material applications, we sponsored a short film produced by Chasing Cow Productions.