Achieving sustainable cultivation of hemp

Contributions by Professor Davoud Torkamaneh, Dr Xinlin Zhao, Dr Stephen Baluch, Professor David Gang, Professor Bruce Bugbee, Dr Julia Liu, Dr Serkan Ates, Dr Massimo Bionaz, Dr Brandy E. Phipps, Mr Chris Dillis, Dr John MacKay, Ms Marguerite Bolt, Associate Professor Nicole Gauthier, Professor Panayiota Papastylianou, Ms Courtney Moran, Dr Richard A. Haigh, Professor Jane Kolodinsky, Dr Tyler B. Mark, Dr Jeffrey Steiner Edited by Professor Emerit Jay Stratton Noller

Publication date:

Q1 2026

Length of book:

500 pages

Publisher

Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing

Dimensions:

229x152mm
6x9"

The global industrial hemp market is estimated to reach $18.6 billion by 2027, with hemp now recognised as a more sustainable crop due to its ability to absorb and store up to twice as much carbon as trees. Despite its versatility, there remains significant concerns surrounding its regulation, as well as consumer understanding and acceptance of hemp and hemp-derived products.

Achieving sustainable cultivation of hemp provides a comprehensive overview of the wealth of research on the global production of industrial hemp and its contribution to the development of more sustainable products. The book also considers different applications of hemp, such as its use in the construction industry and as feed for livestock and fish, as well as the economics and environmental impact of its production.

Part 1 Physiology, breeding and cultivation

1.Taxonomy and classification of hemp: Davoud Torkamaneh, Université Laval, Canada;
2.Advances in understanding the nutrient and water requirements of hemp: Xinlin Zhao, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China;
3.Developing hemp cultivars with improved resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses: Stephen Baluch, Oregon State University, USA;
4.Advances in outdoor cultivation of hemp: David Gang, Washington State University, USA;
5.Advances in greenhouse and indoor cultivation of hemp: Bruce Bugbee, Utah State University, USA;

Part 2 Applications, sustainability and nutraceutical properties of hemp

6.Advances in the use of hemp fibre in the construction/building industry: Julia Liu, Edinburgh Napier University, UK;
7.Advances in the use of hemp in livestock feed: Serkan Ates and Massimo Bionaz, Global Hemp Innovation Center, Oregon State University, USA;
8.Advances in the use of hemp as feed for fish: Brandy E. Phipps, Central State University, USA;
9.Measuring the environmental impact of hemp cultivation: Chris Dillis, University of California-Berkeley, USA;
10.Identifying the phytochemical compounds of hemp: John MacKay, California State University-Bakersfield, USA;

Part 3 Hemp diseases, pests and weeds

11.Integrated pest management in hemp cultivation: Marguerite Bolt, Purdue University, USA;
12.Integrated disease management in hemp cultivation: Nicole Gauthier, University of Kentucky, USA;
13.Weed management in hemp cultivation: Panayiota Papastylianou, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece;

Part 4 Social, business, economic and political issues

14.The United States’ regulatory stance on industrial hemp production: Courtney Moran, JD, Earth Law, USA;
15.Canada’s regulatory stance on industrial hemp production: Richard A. Haigh, York University, Canada;
16.Understanding and improving consumer attitudes to hemp production: Jane Kolodinsky, The University of Vermont, USA;
17.The economics of industrial hemp production: Tyler B. Mark, University of Kentucky, USA;
18.Establishing sustainable supply chains for biobased manufacturing to help hemp reach its potential in the global economic landscape: Jeffrey Steiner, Global Hemp Innovation Center, Oregon State University, USA;