Hemp cultivation area in the European Union grew by 60% within a few years.
AgricultureEuropean Union
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- The growth refers to the period 2015–2022 (seven years); describing it as 'in a few years' (in pochi anni) is somewhat loose but not materially misleading.
- The European Commission figure concerns hemp cultivated for fibre; the claim does not specify a sub-category or base year, and the canonical EC/Eurostat reference period is 2015–2022.
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- PrimaryEuropean Commission — Agriculture and rural development (Hemp)In recent years the area dedicated to hemp cultivation for fibre has increased significantly in the EU from 20,540 hectares (ha) in 2015 to 33,020 ha in 2022 (a 60% increase). In the same period, the production of hemp increased from 97,130 tonnes to 179,020 tonnes (a 84.3% increase).
- AcademicScienceDirect — Journal of Environmental Management (Economic, ecological and social perspectives of industrial hemp)Hemp cultivation areas in the EU increased from 20,540 ha in 2015 to 33,020 ha in 2022, representing a 60 % increase, while production rose from 97,130 to ...
- SecondaryCBI — Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries (The European market potential for hemp apparel)2022 (a 60% increase). In the same period, the production of hemp increased from 97,130 tonnes to 179,020 tonnes (an 84.3% increase).