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Why this Kildare beef and dairy farmer is growing 20 acres of hemp

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Farming

Kildare farmer James Cocoman is one of a handful of growers pioneering the cultivation of hemp in Ireland. Coming from a beef, dairy and more recently tillage background, the Kill farmer decided to plant 20 acres of hemp on his farm in 2019.

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