Industrial hemp

Vircura is the first company in South Australia to bring together the hemp growers and hemp processing capability; then use the product to develop new and innovative products to be used predominantly in the construction and building industry.

Vircura has opened up a new market for local growers to grow specific varieties for hemp fibre, including the hurd and bast. After harvest, the biomass is transported to Vircura’s facility for processing using a hemp processor that 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.

We have partnered with the University of Adelaide to examine key aspects of the growth and development of hemp and cannabis under different LED light regimes.

The research will test the optimisation of LED supply to maximise production in a controlled environment and will assist Vircura in developing a horticultural lighting solution that will have applications not just for hemp and cannabis, but for a variety of indoor farming crops.

Learn more about hemp here.

Our products

Hemp for building
Vircura’s hemp hurd is available to buy for building via direct sale. If you’re interested in purchasing hemp hurd or would like to learn more, please contact us, and we will be in touch.

Learn about the benefits of building with hemp.

Hemp for animal bedding
Vircura’s hemp animal bedding is available to purchase at Oakbank Chaff & Fodder.

Learn about the benefits of hemp for animal bedding.

As Vircura grows and opportunities expand, we are looking for more end users and growers to partner with. If you are a business or grower interested in working with us in the industrial hemp space, please fill out the below form, and a member of our team will be in touch.