In an isolated paddock in Victoria's north west, a hefty hemp haul is being harvested.
A paddock of tall, thin plants sways gently at Murray River Organics' (MRO) 32-hectare trial site in Nangiloc, the flowering heads ready for collection.
It is the first time this kind of edible hemp has been grown in the region and local MRO agronomist Richard Neagle said he expected it to be the biggest organic crop in the country, despite tough weather conditions.
"We had a very challenging growing season — a really hot, dry and windy spring," he said.
"We think we might have a little more than we initially thought. The crop itself varies, as you can see, from around about 300–400mm in height, right through to probably 2.4 metres in height."
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