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Vircura's hemp production facility has opened a new market for South Australian farmers to grow specific hemp fibre varieties, increasing options for winter crop rotations.    If you're a grower interested in being part of this exciting new industry in South Australia, visit ➡ https://bit.ly/45o6sGS #Vircura #IndustrialHemp #SouthAustralia #SouthAustralianHemp #SouthAustralianGrowers #HempCrop #AustralianHempIndustry #HempIndustry #MonartoInnovationPrecinct #Agave

Vircura’s hemp processor can produce four different products: hurd, fibre, fines and hemp dust, all of which have uses in a range of applications ranging from building and construction materials, to textiles and bio-plastics.   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gZ9eNfVs   #Vircura #IndustrialHemp #Hemp #Building #AustralianMade

Did you know hemp makes a great mulch? Due to its weed suppressing and temperature regulating properties, Vircura recently used it on South Australia's first commercial agave crop. If you are interested in purchasing Vircura hemp fibre, contact hello@vircura.com. #Vircura #Agave #Tequilana #AgaveTequilana #BlueAgave #SouthAustralia #Tequila #Hemp #IndustrialHemp #HempMulch

Vircura actively works with builders and homeowners to supply hemp hurd for both residential and commercial builds. From planting to construction, the hemp supply chain typically spans just five months. Get in touch to find out more: https://lnkd.in/ghY5UXiu #Vircura #IndustrialHemp #Hemp #Building #AustralianMade

Great write-up from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Brooke Neindorf on our joint venture with The Madgett's Block growing SA's first commercial agave crop.   Read it here: https://lnkd.in/g7kJFgUj   Oli Madgett Tara Madgett Rachel Burton   #Vircura #Agave #SouthAustralianAgave #AustralianAgave #McLarenVale #Willunga #CommercialAgave

Hemp building blocks are created by combining hemp hurd and lime binder. These blocks serve as an alternative to traditional building materials. As seen in the image, hemp blocks are fire-resistant with a BAL rating of 60/60/60. Read about more benefits: https://lnkd.in/ghY5UXiu #Vircura #IndustrialHemp #Hemp #Building #AustralianMade

It's fantastic to hear Vircura's Chief Scientific Officer Rachel Burton on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Riverland and South East SA Rural Report this morning discussing Vircura's first commercial agave crop - also the first commercial agave planting in South Australia.   In collaboration with The Madgett's Block (Oli Madgett and Tara Madgett), we've successfully planted over 1,000 tequilana agave plants. Agave, a versatile and drought-resistant crop, is showing great potential as a valuable option for growers across Australia. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4e71Qcd #Vircura #Agave #SouthAustralianAgave #AustralianAgave #McLarenVale #Willunga #CommercialAgave

Today, we are celebrating International Tequila Day by shining a light on the wonderful plant that makes the beverage - agave.   Agave tequilana, also known as blue agave, is the key ingredient in tequila. Only if it is grown and distilled in certain areas of Mexico can it be considered tequila otherwise, if grown elsewhere, the beverage is known as agave spirit.    Vircura and The Madgett's Block recently planted 1,200 blue agave in the McLaren Vale region of South Australia. Once ready, the plants will primarily be used to produce agave spirit.   Read more about SA's first commercial agave crop here: https://bit.ly/3WeVkIN   #Vircura #Agave #Tequilana #AgaveTequilana #BlueAgave #SouthAustralia #Tequila #TequilaDay #McLarenVale #CommercialAgaveCrop #AustralianAgave #AgaveSpirit

Introducing South Australia's first commercial agave crop.   In partnership with The Madgett's Block, we have planted over 1,000 tequilana plants in Willunga. The McLaren Vale region is known for its wine production and this development represents a major milestone as growers begin to diversify with drought-resistant crops.   We're thrilled to bring this project to fruition and look forward to showcasing its progress in the coming years. Oli Madgett Tara Madgett #Vircura #Agave #SouthAustralia #McLarenVale #Tequilana

We are thrilled to welcome intern and PhD candidate Sab Sohrabi to the Vircura team for the next five months. Sab will collaborate with the R&D team to develop an efficient tissue culture system for agave to increase plant numbers in a laboratory setting. Currently pursuing his PhD in Plant Sciences at the University of Adelaide, Sab previously earned his Master's in Biotechnology and Molecular Genetics in Horticultural Crops from the University of Tehran, Iran. "I'm excited to contribute to this project at Vircura, learn from industry experts and apply my knowledge in a real-world context. This internship offers invaluable hands-on experience and the opportunity to collaborate with a friendly and professional team." #Vircura #Agave #TissueCulture #AgaveTissueCulture #UniversityOfAdelaide #UoA #Intern