"Since hemp has been prohibited from legal cultivation or research for so long, there is a lack of reliable resources based on scientific research and unbiased expertise. Professor Emerit Noller - one of the pioneers in bringing this crop back into the sunlight of academic research and global enterprise - has masterfully assembled many of the world's academic experts to contribute to this volume. The topics covered by noted disciplinary experts will highlight the recent advances and key barriers remaining as we advance this crop toward fulfilling a significant role in improving the long-term sustainability of global agriculture." (Professor Larry B. Smart, Cornell University, USA) The global industrial hemp market is estimated to reach $18.6 billion by 2027, with hemp now recognised as a more sustainable crop due to its ability to absorb and store up to twice as much carbon as trees. Despite its versatility, there remains significant concerns surrounding its regulation, as well as consumer understanding and acceptance of hemp and hemp-derived products. Achieving sustainable cultivation of hemp provides a comprehensive overview of the wealth of research on the global production of industrial hemp and its contribution to the development of more sustainable products.

The book also considers different applications of hemp, such as its use in the construction industry and as feed for livestock and fish, as well as the environmental impact of its production. Edited by an internationally-renowned expert, the book will be a standard reference for university and other researchers involved in hemp agronomic research and ornamental science, hemp growers and farmers, as well as government and other agencies responsible for regulating industrial hemp production. Dr Jay Stratton Noller is Founder and Former Director of the Global Hemp Innovation Center at Oregon State University, USA, which was launched in 2019. Now retired, Dr Noller is also Professor Emerit of Oregon State University. From 2011 to 2023, Dr Noller also led hemp research for the State of Oregon, has co-authored legislative bills and administrative rules for USA, Washington and Oregon hemp industry, has advised several countries on hemp policies, and has developed collaborative research agreements and partnerships on hemp at over 20 institutions worldwide.