The Fleischmann Rudolf Research Institute in Kompolt has gained international recognition thanks to its breeding work, which continues to this day. Among industrial plants, the Institute’s namesake primarily dealt with the breeding of hemp with good results. He was the first to investigate the correlations between the plant’s morphological features, productivity and fiber quality. He...

Hemp is one of our most ancient crops. Cannabis sativa – “useful hemp” – originates from Inner Asia. Humanity got to know this versatile plant about 5,000 years ago and took it with them during their migrations from Asia to Europe. The Hungarians acquired a thorough knowledge of the plant in their Asian homeland, Magna...