Skip to main content

Is the UK Behind in the Cannatech Race? - TechRound

Is the UK Behind in the Cannatech Race? - TechRound

Technology offers many new possibilities for cannabis producers and consumers alike and has the power to take the CBD industry to a new level. Cannatech is changing everything about cannabis;  how it is grown (bespoke greenhouses), manufactured, purchased, delivered, customised—and, of course, consumed.

What is Cannatech?

New technologies, known as cannatech, are changing the cannabis industry. One such technology is nano-encapsulation; this makes CBD soluble and gives rise to CBD infused drinks. Another innovation is customised consumption which connects consumers with personalised brands and products. From a cultivation perspective, technology is being used to sequence cannabis DNA, extract, purify and test compounds and help develop products. 

Who is Ahead of the CBD Game?

Countries such as Israel, The Netherlands, USA and Canada are leading the way in canntech, having received investment in projects and, in some cases, government funding.  Despite the UK being home to the world’s single largest legal cannabis cultivation site, 18 hectares at British Sugar’s Wissington facility, cannatech is still behind. This is even more surprising considering the increasing numbers of THC licences being granted by the Home Office and onslaught of brands entering the UK CBD market.

Missed Opportunity for the UK

Professor Mike Barnes, neurologist and co-founder of medical cannabis company, Maple Tree Consultancy, believes the UK are behind in the Cannatech race. By legalising cannabis, the UK can build on their existing tech foundations and accelerate research and development in cannabis. This could catapult the UK to the front of the cannatech race and aid the UK in other technological spheres. For example, agri-tech. Cannabis is the ideal crop for testing new agri-tech methods. Subsequently, they could pioneer new indoor farming methods and ensure food production in the future. 

The Future of Cannatech

These innovative new technologies are changing the face of cannabis production and consumption. The expansion of the industry could mean increased economic growth and job opportunities. With cannabis consumption still illegal in the UK it is impossible to know for sure what may happen. However, many cannatech apostles think that the UK is home to untapped potential. From an economic and technological perspective, the UK may have the opportunity to lead the global cannatech race. The result could be a huge boost to the economy. 

Let's block ads! (Why?)



https://techround.co.uk/news/is-the-uk-b...tech-race/

from potads - All Forums learn more

Popular posts from this blog

Martha Stewart launches CBD line in crowded market - CNN

Martha Stewart launches CBD line in crowded market - CNN The hemp-derived, cannabidiol-rich gummies, soft gels and oil drops officially launched on Thursday after more than a year in development. The products are the result of the style maven's partnership with Canopy Growth ( CGC ) , the Canadian cannabis company with a multibillion-dollar backer in US alcohol giant Constellation Brands ( STZ ) . Stewart joined Canopy as an adviser in early 2019 for the express purpose of developing cannabis products for humans and their pets after being introduced to Canopy's founder by her friend Calvin Broadus Jr. -- the rapper and businessman better known as Snoop Dogg. His Leafs by Snoop cannabis brand is produced by Canopy. The initial Martha Stewart CBD products, which range from $34.99 to $44.99, will be sold online at Canopy's e-commerce site . The pet products are expected to debut later this year. "I was surprised to learn that while most people have heard of ...
Read more

The Half-Legal Cannabis Trap - POLITICO

The Half-Legal Cannabis Trap - POLITICO LOS ANGELES — Everything about Kelvin’s job in a neighborhood southwest of downtown seemed like any other assignment, if not a little more exciting. The 40-year-old, who had previously worked as an electrician, had been employed since 2015 by a private security company that contracted him out to guard marijuana dispensaries. In 2019, he was protecting one of the thousand or so cannabis stores in California’s biggest city—part of an industry that has grown less and less underground since 1996, when the state first legalized medical marijuana. Kelvin, who asked not to be identified beyond his middle name to avoid professional retaliation, doesn’t smoke pot, but says the gig felt like the future. He grew up in a time when other Black people he knew in Los Angeles would go to jail for possessing even small amounts of the drug. Now, customers could walk into shops like the one he was guarding, many of which can be identified by green crosses on...
Read more

Cannabis news worldwide -- Some Indian farmers are turning moon-gazers

Some Indian farmers are turning moon-gazers A growing number of cultivators opt for biodynamic techniques to give farming a zodiac twist Sarvdaman Patel , 69, stands between rows of legumes and parsley at high noon, but it is not the harsh sun that bothers him. He is obsessed with the moon. "It is currently in the Air sign which is ideal for flowering plants," he remarks, peering at the marigolds. Patel is no Bejan Daruwala. He is an Indian farmer who has been using biodynamic (BD) techniques for the last 16 years on his farm in Gujarat's Anand. The BD cultivation calendar is based on the moon's movement through each zodiac every two-and-a-half days covering all 12 signs every month. An unofficial estimate by the Biodynamic Association of India (BDAI) says about one lakh farmers in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand practise biodynamic farming. However, most of the produce is sold under the generic 'organic' label as few consumers unde...
Read more