New Online Industrial Hemp Magazine Showcases The Best Of The Industry

Online, August 8, 2011 (Newswire.com) - A new online magazine dedicated to industrial hemp was launched on the 1st August 2011.

Hemp Industry Insider magazine is designed to showcase the practical uses for industrial hemp as well as providing a platform for hemp product and service providers.

The founder and Editor of the magazine is Dr. Dionne Payn, who is passionate about helping as many people as possible discover the benefits of hemp, to make a real difference to our society and for our children.

Industrial hemp produces the greatest industrially useable biomass in the shortest amount of time, for the least amount of water, with the greatest amount of carbon sequestration compared to any other plant.

Industrial hemp has an overall positive impact on the environment improves soil structure and nutrient levels, thus boosting soil health and creating greater yields in follow on corps in the rotation cycle.

Hemp needs no pesticides or herbicides, grows like a weed so kills its own predators, can stop deforestation, bio-remediates contaminated soil, and most importantly can empower small local communities by providing all their needs.

There are many products that are derived from the hemp plant, such as food and cosmetics from hemp seed and oil as well as fibre for clothing, paper, plastics and building materials.

The first issue of the magazine features hempreneur Tony Budden, who built and furnished his house using hemp. Hemp building is a first in South Africa, and Tony's project was really interesting to the South African Government who need to build 5 million houses as soon as possible.

Building with hemp is a cost-effective way to provide housing, which is especially important when we look at the issues we are facing across the world as a whole.

There are articles and stories about all aspects of the hemp industry from all around the globe. In each issue there will be competitions to win hemp related prizes.

Industrial hemp is an important part of the solution to the challenges we are facing today, such as food and fuel shortages and climate change.

For more information visit www.hempindustryinsider.com