Why do no African countries produce hemp?

Although I agree with James K. that industrial hemp has not been the hottest cash crop commodity in the passed 70 years or so, this is quickly changing due to the development of new consumer trends. read more

Without an established and liquid market for hemp already in place, no farmer is going to plant it unless contracted to ahead of time. This means that that market for hemp is probably already satiated by the current producers elsewhere in the world. read more

While some countries grow cannabis on more land, Afghanistan's robust crop yields -- 145 kg of resin per hectare compared to around 40 kg per hectare in Morocco -- make it the world's largest producer, estimated at 1,500-3,500 tons a year. read more

But Kadzamira is a calm and impressively patient man, not easily fazed. Nearly two years on, he is far from a victim of shame or ridicule. With the country's industrial hemp trials wrapping up in June, Malawi is expected to pass amendments to legalize hemp, weed's low-THC (non-psychoactive) cousin, this summer. read more