Minerva Green

Current Research

Research at Minerva Green

    • Hemp trials in association with KZN Agri and Cedara agricultural college
    • Various projects with CSIR (Grain , fibre, oils)
    • KZN University project, investigation into use of extracted oils for cancer and Covid treatment
    • Hemp Microgreens both for Human and animal consumption, including food safety certification
    • Nursery focus: growing and supplying seedlings and clones for the market with outstanding genetics, from both local and international sources.
    • Identification and breeding of local strains for use in medical, wellness and Industrial hemp applications.
    • Identification and breeding of strains best for building material, Hardwood timber substitutes for construction use, Insulation products, Biochar and carbon products, animal feeds and many other applications
    • Processing, harvesting and production technologies, from basic decortication through to Pyrolysis and yarn production
    • Finger printing and Certification process for local strains

Minerva Green Partners

  • The Carbon Block Chain - Pyrolysis and Carbon based products as well as associated development of verifiable carbon credits linked to Hemp.
  • Hemp Innovation Agency - development of Agrihub and processing facilities and seed breeding initiatives.
  • KZN Agriculture/Cedara/DELRAD/University of KZN - Research Partners.
  • Mirracle Green - Trial site and breeding genomics partner.
  • Frenchay Sativa - Activated farm partner trial site and commercial partner.
  • Madoda Zakhele Impumelelo Construction & Projects - Permit Holder Partner Farm.
  • EcoGreen Analytics -  Lab testing and certificate of Analysis
  • 4iR (4thIndustrial revolution) Smart - provides intelligent digital operations and services to support the programs operated within the SAVC framework.
  • SAOSO (South African Organic Sector Organisation) - is the organics sector body that works with producers and the market and engages with the government to develop legislation and advocates for environmentally sound practices that enable the Southern African food systems to develop in an ethical and sustainable manner.
  • CanAgri Global - Seed Procurement Partner & Seed Cirtification Partner.
  • Richmond Municipality
  • Members of The AgriForum, The LED Forum and the Richmond Tourism Orginisation.

Key points about Minerva Green

Minerva Green started operations in 2019 after acquiring 74ha of prime land in Byrne valley, just outside Richmond in the heart of the Kwa-Zulu Natal’s (KZN) hemp/cannabis belt.  We have a Hemp growing license and the necessary research permits.  We were of the first research permits issued by SAPHRA, and the newer Hemp focused permits through DALLRD are being extended to commercial and co-operative versions, we are in the process of upgrading the licenses in order to extend our research abilities across the hemp/cannabis sectors.

  • Our Mission is to correct the misconceptions about hemp and Cannabis and to provide extensive education on farming in an organic and community development manner.
  • Our Goal is to develop a hub that not only facilitates a holistic learning Experience and Empowers out-growers and community producers through organic farming practices to create vibrant businesses, but also to develop unique processing centers of excellence to facilitate all aspects of Hemp processing, invigorating the value chain across the full spectrum of usage scenarios.
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