"Cannabis Special Zone" that Can Produce Cannabis in Hokkaido Appears

As part of structural reform, it seems that the "special marijuana district" which can cultivate cannabis using idle farmland in Hokkaido is set up.

I wonder why such a thing will be cultivated, apparently there seems to be an unexpected merit in cultivating hemp.

Details are as follows.
To Kitami "industrial cannabis" industrial road, certified

According to the Hokkaido Shimbun news report, Hokkaido seems to have certified Kitami City "Industrial Cannabis Special Zone" as the "Hokkaido Challenge Partner Special Zone", the Hokkaido version of the "Special Zone for Structural Reform" that the country is conducting.

This is to cultivate cannabis with a low narcotic ingredient using idle farmland, and although import and domestic distribution are strictly regulated for cannabis, Hokkaido will support the maintenance of the inspection system and so on. In addition, cultivated cannabis is said to be utilized for building materials and others.

In addition, special zones that cultivate such cannabis for industrial use began in fiscal year 2004, and 4 areas have already been selected.

By the way, although it is about industrial cannabis, according to the following link, it can be used as a building material, a heat insulating material, a nonwoven fabric, a biodegradable plastic, a growing speed is extremely fast, and it is specialized for immobilization of carbon dioxide, so biomass fuel It seems that there are also effects such as conversion to the ground and contribution to the purification action of the groundwater.

(PDF file)Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Non-Budget (Special Zones / Regional Revitalization Review Request)