Looking Forward
oNeed for breeding
nEuropean hemp varieties historically have been bred for fiber or to a lesser extent dual purpose (seed & fiber)
nonly 6% of varieties grown in Canada are Canadian bred
naverage hemp yields are still low compared to other commodity crops (i.e. flax)
nhemp has been less intensively bred than other crops and so retains a high level of genetic diversity
nopportunities exist to breed for specific properties (i.e. GLA, SDA)
nCurrent breeding projects for seed and fiber in Ontario and Western Canada
Hectars Licensed by Cultivar
As of June 27,2003