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Embrapa and Instituto Fícus Document Proposes Regulatory Advances for Hemp in Brazil
Agronegócio
09/11/2025

Embrapa and Instituto Fícus Document Proposes Regulatory Advances for Hemp in Brazil

Report outlines short, medium, and long-term actions to structure the plant's production chain in the country

“Historic victory for the industrial hemp sector,” says ICI president
International Relations
09/10/2025

“Historic victory for the industrial hemp sector,” says ICI president

Amendment approved by the European Parliament recognizes inflorescences as lawful agricultural products and provides legal certainty to the industrial hemp sector

Regulatory pathways for hemp in Brazil to be discussed at Embrapa and Instituto Fícus seminar
Politics
09/04/2025

Regulatory pathways for hemp in Brazil to be discussed at Embrapa and Instituto Fícus seminar

Event marks release of report and discusses guidelines for regulating the new agricultural commodity in the country

Embrapa, The Green Hub, and Instituto Ficus sign agreement to boost research and agribusiness of cannabis in Brazil

Embrapa, The Green Hub, and Instituto Ficus sign agreement to boost research and agribusiness of cannabis in Brazil

08/27/2025

Unprecedented partnership aims to combine science, innovation, and regulation to turn hemp into a new frontier of Brazilian agribusiness

Bruno Pegoraro presents report on hemp to Minister Carlos Fávaro and coordinates regulation in Brazil
Política
02/08/2025

Bruno Pegoraro presents report on hemp to Minister Carlos Fávaro and coordinates regulation in Brazil

Report from the Ficus Institute highlights the economic and environmental potential of industrial hemp

Report highlights industrial hemp as a sustainable and strategic solution for Brazil
Agronegócio
12/21/2024

Report highlights industrial hemp as a sustainable and strategic solution for Brazil

Instituto Ficus presents a study revealing the economic, ecological, and social potential of hemp, highlighting barriers and opportunities for the national market.

Biennale Architecture 2025: Hemp as a sustainable and innovative material in architecture
Agronegócio
02/12/2025

Biennale Architecture 2025: Hemp as a sustainable and innovative material in architecture

Installation created by the Humanitas360 Institute, in partnership with architect Pedro Mendes da Rocha and the Ficus Institute, will explore the history and ecological potential of hemp in architecture and other human activities

UFRN initiates cannabis cultivation for scientific research
Agronegócio
02/16/2026

UFRN initiates cannabis cultivation for scientific research

The Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) has become the first institution in Brazil authorized by Anvisa to carry out controlled cultivation and processing of cannabis for scientific research. The planting takes place in an indoor system at the Brain Institute (ICe-UFRN), focusing on studies on epilepsy, autism, pain, sleep, and other neurological disorders

Imagem padrão do editorial: Center of Excellence in Cannabinoids launches institute for promotion of scientific research and medical training
Saúde
07/23/2021

Center of Excellence in Cannabinoids launches institute for promotion of scientific research and medical training

Medical training involves the creation of specific study schools in various specialties focused on the medicinal use of cannabis.

Florianópolis takes a step forward: the city's first organic medicinal cannabis cultivation is born
Everyday
12/01/2025

Florianópolis takes a step forward: the city's first organic medicinal cannabis cultivation is born

The Federal Court has authorized Florianópolis' first 100% organic cultivation of medicinal cannabis, allowing the Cannabis do Bem Institute to produce plants without pesticides to safely and quality serve patients.

UnB and association establish partnership to advance research on medicinal cannabis
Ciência & Tecnologia
11/27/2025

UnB and association establish partnership to advance research on medicinal cannabis

Three-year agreement aims to enhance extraction processes and quality control of therapeutic products in the Federal District

From Rescue to Recovery: The Journey of Two Penguins Who Now Shine in São Paulo Lands
Veterinária
09/05/2025

From Rescue to Recovery: The Journey of Two Penguins Who Now Shine in São Paulo Lands

Rescued from the sea, penguins Pretinho and Piratinha arrive at the São Paulo Aquarium this week after innovative treatments, including acupuncture and medical cannabis, and begin a new life with quality and well-being

Martín Rodríguez will be the new director of the Institute for Regulation and Control of Cannabis in Uruguay
Política Internacional
03/19/2025

Martín Rodríguez will be the new director of the Institute for Regulation and Control of Cannabis in Uruguay

After the departure of Daniel Radío, the Uruguayan government selects Rodríguez to take on the leadership role at IRCCA

Instituto Conexão e Regulação (ICR) is founded to drive the development of the cannabis sector in Brazil
Cotidiano
11/13/2024

Instituto Conexão e Regulação (ICR) is founded to drive the development of the cannabis sector in Brazil

New institute aims to connect companies and authorities to overcome regulatory challenges and promote advancements in the medicinal cannabis ecosystem

Instituto Santa Planta seeks to promote access to the therapeutic use of cannabis in Brazil
Negócios
05/04/2024

Instituto Santa Planta seeks to promote access to the therapeutic use of cannabis in Brazil

Committed to social transformation, Instituto Santa Planta seeks to change the mindset regarding the cultivation and therapeutic use of cannabis

Harvard-affiliated Institute Claims Cannabis is Effective Against Pancreatic Cancer
Saúde
07/09/2022

Harvard-affiliated Institute Claims Cannabis is Effective Against Pancreatic Cancer

On Oncologist Day, the professional responsible for diagnosing and treating the disease, understand how cannabis therapy can assist in combating pancreatic cancer, a type particularly resistant to modern therapies.

Anvisa receives letter questioning "criminal background check requirement" for cannabis cultivation
Política
01/22/2026

Anvisa receives letter questioning "criminal background check requirement" for cannabis cultivation

Adesaf Institute points out unconstitutionality in vetoing workers with a criminal history in research areas and requests a review of the measure

Morocco evaluates hemp use in poultry feed to reduce antibiotics
Agribusiness
01/13/2026

Morocco evaluates hemp use in poultry feed to reduce antibiotics

Agreement between regulatory agency and veterinary institute evaluates the use of cannabidiol as an alternative to antibiotics in poultry farming

IPT invests in new laboratory and aims at flower and extract analysis
Science & Technology
10/27/2025

IPT invests in new laboratory and aims at flower and extract analysis

Expansion of the institute in the sector, however, depends on new authorizations from Anvisa for the quality control of plant-based raw materials

When Care Arises from Experience: Meet the Story of Carolina Nobre
Vidas Transformadas
08/21/2025

When Care Arises from Experience: Meet the Story of Carolina Nobre

Young autistic doctor transforms her story into care, creates an institute, writes books, and finds possible care in cannabis.