Full-scale hemp industry and hemp biofuels
What it actually does
Supports full-scale cannabis and hemp production, with priority for low-cost biofuels from cannabis biomass, hemp for fibre and reduced deforestation, plus affordable micro-licences for existing small growers.
Source: alcp.org.nz · 2026-10
The Trump take
“Fuel made out of hemp? Can you put it in a monster truck? If it doesn't go in a monster truck, I'm not interested. Drill, baby, drill. Not grow, baby, grow.”parody
Why it scored this way
Deals & property
New industry and small-business licences
+1
Likes it
Energy
Biofuels pitched as an alternative to fossil fuels
-1
Dislikes it
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