Brad Lake, co-founder of The Brothers Green, sheds light on the frustrating legal restrictions surrounding the use of hemp byproducts in New Zealand's animal feed industry.
Despite hemp byproducts being rich in minerals, healthy fats, and proteins, a 2018 law change made it illegal to use these for animal feed due to concerns over potential contamination from cannabinoids in export meat and milk.
Lake passionately advocates for policy revisions, emphasising that these byproducts could revolutionise animal nutrition and support sustainable agriculture.
Listen to the full chat between Brad Lake and Dominic George above.
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