Story: Hops, tobacco and hemp
The hemp (Cannabis sativa) leaf is easily recognised by its distinctive shape. This plant was grown in Canterbury as part of a trial plantation. From 2001 the government allowed trial plantings of industrial hemp, and since 2006 it could be cultivated under licence. Only specified low-narcotic varieties were allowed.
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