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Cannabis Economy | Eastern Cape getting hemp farmers to grow its economy

GQEBERHA - As the Eastern Cape navigates out of recession territory, a big part of growing its economy will come from cannabis. 

The Agriculture MEC has officially handed over hemp seeds to 26 local farmers for cultivation over the next five years. 

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The MEC has also overseen the signing of contracts with cannabis supplier Medigrow. 

eNCA's Nceba Ntlanganiso filed this report.

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