Hemp fibre grown in South Australia will be used in new building products currently being developed in Adelaide. Vircura are leading the way by developing an innovative new construction panel to be used in future housing projects. The new products will be made primarily of hemp fibre to replace traditional systems used for internal wall…
Hemp is an incredibly useful plant that can feed us, clothe us, house and medicate us. No only does hemp provide the essentials in life but it does it sustainably. It’s grown in most parts of the world with a minimum of resources, and improves soil health at the same time. It returns atmospheric carbon…
Terpenes are compounds found in many plants including hemp. They are responsible for the individual smells, flavours and colours of plants, and we are unknowingly consuming terpenes every day through our foods. Mangoes, apples, citrus fruits, spices, vegetables, and beer all contain terpenes. Concentrated terpenes extracted from plants are very useful for medicinal purposes. Terpenes…
Arthritis is common in horses, especially older horses. The severity depends on their activity levels throughout their life as well as diet and condition. A horses discomfort can be lessened by managing its condition with good nutrition and regular light excercise. A good natural joint supplement is essential to improve the quality of life in…
Arthritis is a degenerative condition of the joints and is very common in dogs. It normally affects leg joints and hips, causing loss in normal mobility and underlying pain for the dog. There are a range of treatments to manage arthritis which aim to delay its progression and keep dogs comfortable. The best arthritis treatment…
Husks and Hearts make an excellent high fibre horse feed with all the beneficial nutrients of hemp seed. Also referred to as Hulls and Hearts, they’re the husks removed from hemp seed when it’s processed for food. The kernel is packaged as hulled hemp seed sold in supermarkets as a tasty and healthy food for…
Hemp has been incredibly polarizing especially since the 1970’s. Practical uses to save mankind versus the illicit substance that was once thwarted as responsible for destroying peoples brains. We know the latter is untrue. Other demonizing claims about hemp were used as political propaganda to end its true potential as being a plant that would…
Food products which are stamped “Australian Certified Organic” are not necessarily grown in Australia. One may be misled by the ACO stamp and think that one is buying an Australian grown product. This is simply not the case. A majority of ACO stamped hemp food products sold in Australia are processed from hemp seed grown…
Hemp oil capsules are an excellent plant-based alternative to fish oil. They contain the goodness of omegas 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, and an easy way to get a shot of healthy goodness at the start of every day. It Starts in our Paddocks. The hemp oil in Good Country Hemp capsules comes entirely…
We all want to care for dogs the best way we can. After all they are the closest domesticated animal to humans. They become part of our family and let’s face it, we spend guilty amounts of money on furry friends and spoil them too much. But dogs return every bit of love we dish…
Hemp is quite possibly the most sustainable crop we can grow. There are many reasons why. It’s good for the soil, good for the air, it’s good for our health and hemp clothes us as well. Hemp also has an important sustainability role in our modern lives by replacing plastic with biodegradable solutions. Hemp surrounds…
One of our most frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) is “how to use hemp oil”, especially for the kitchen. Hemp is one of our first farmed crops, and hemp seeds have been consumed for thousands of years. Considering the nutritional properties of hemp, it’s little wonder that it’s been a staple food for millennia. Cooking with…
Hemp seeds are naturally high in protein, and hemp protein powder contains the full spectrum of amino acids necessary for good health. Proteins are found in many food sources such as meat, fruit, vegetables, seed and nuts. Hemp is generally recognized as being an excellent source of good quality protein while also including beneficial fibre…
Horses are one of the oldest domesticated animals. For thousands of years horses have been useful companions in many cultures to our benefit. They are incredibly versatile, used for racing, showjumping, campdrafting, eventing, hunting, police work, stock work and more. Mostly, horses are beautiful companion animals and probably the largest pet most of us are…
We all need pain relief at times, and with an unending list of prescription and over-the-counter pain relief options, we are spoilt for choice. When we have pain, there are two basic choices: “pop a tablet” for a quick temporary fix, or include beneficial foods in our diet for a long-term natural solution. The best…
It’s easy to get confused about hemp. From nutritional, medicinal, fibre, forage and more, each side of hemp is a discovery on it’s own. Most confusion lies around hemp foods, THC and medicinal CBD products. Do hemp foods contain CBD? If I eat hemp foods will I return a positive drug test? Will hemp seed…
The health benefits of hemp foods have been known for generations. Today, modern science has confirmed eating hemp foods every day is a great way to maintain a healthy and vibrant body. The unique versatility of our Australian grown hemp foods make them useful in many dishes from breakfast through to dinner. Hemp is dubbed…
There’s a lot of research going on around Australia to discover new hemp varieties which are best suited to our climate, soils and latitudes. We’re still learning how to grow the best yielding crops from a plant which is largely undomesticated. Comparing New Hemp Varieties The Industrial Hemp Variety Trials (IHVT) are a number of…
Immunity is important not only in the age of Covid, but anytime. A strong immune response is a sign of good health and wellbeing. If you have a balanced and stress-free life you’re less likely to become infected with whatever’s around. Maintaining a well-balanced life is sometimes a challenge but it’s one worth striving for.…
Grease and line a 20cm square tin. Base: 250g peanut butter 75g maple syrup 80g almond flour Mix together and press into tin. Refrigerate. Centre: 80g coconut oil 100g dark chocolate 85g hemp seed 125g peanut butter Spread over the base and refrigerate. Top: Melt 100g dark chocolate in a dry bowl over simmering water.…