A Dutch biocontrols giant that has flexed into the cannabis space, Koppert Biological Systems, has acquired a Brazilian drone company in a bid to use drones to apply its sustainable biocontrols in Brazil. Koppert said its acquisition of Geocom will help it “accelerate precision agrifarming, which is crucial for... Read more

The European Union’s drug agency has signaled that it is mulling the legal and commercial status of CBD and cannabis-based products in Europe in a new report. The Lisbon-based European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction published the report on Monday, detailing the results of a study that... Read more

Italy’s agricultural ministry has named four dozen government, regulatory and industry stakeholders to  a new working group for the country’s hemp sector. According to a decree published last week, the working group is expected “to perform consultative and monitoring duties” for the hemp sector. The commission’s 48 members include representatives... Read more