Building the Foundation for Industrial Hemp Innovation in East Africa
Savor the World LLC is advancing industrial hemp research in Kenya through a 10-year research collaboration with the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO). This partnership focuses on evaluating industrial hemp varieties and applications that can support sustainable agriculture, manufacturing, renewable materials, and economic development opportunities across East Africa.
Research Focus:
- Industrial hemp variety evaluation
- Fiber production opportunities
- Hemp grain and seed applications
- Sustainable agriculture practices
- Industrial processing opportunities
- Commercialization pathways
Why It Matters:
Developing regionally appropriate industrial hemp solutions requires research, data, and collaboration. Through this initiative, Savor the World LLC is working to establish the knowledge base needed to support a responsible industrial hemp industry in Kenya.
Partners:
- KALRO
Status:
Active Research Initiative