From the field to the supply chain: local agriculture and environmental balance
Growing hemp in the Vicenza area means integrating regenerative agriculture, crop rotation, and natural CO₂ absorption into a controlled local supply chain.
1. Grow in your own territory
The hemp we use is grown in the Vicenza area, in an agricultural context that has historically known this plant. It is not an artificially introduced exotic crop, but a conscious return to a practice rooted in the Veneto plain.
Following production directly means traveling, visiting the fields, monitoring the growth stages, and coordinating harvesting and primary processing. This inevitably results in mobility-related emissions.
However, the choice to grow locally drastically reduces emissions compared to intercontinental imports of fiber.
2. CO₂ absorption during the growing cycle
Hemp is a fast-growing crop. In about 100-120 days, it reaches significant heights and produces high biomass.
During this growing cycle, the plant absorbs CO₂ from the atmosphere through photosynthesis. Part of this carbon is stored in the fiber and woody portion (hurd).
If the fiber is used to produce durable goods, a portion of carbon remains stored within the product for years.
Local cultivation does not eliminate production-related emissions, but it contributes significantly to the system's overall carbon footprint.
3. Crop rotation and soil health
One of the most important aspects of hemp is its integration into crop rotation.
Inserted between cycles of cereals or other crops, hemp:
- Improves soil structure thanks to the deep root system
- Reduces weed pressure for rapid ground coverage
- It helps to interrupt parasitic cycles
- Increase agricultural diversification
Soil is not an inert medium. It is a biological system. Rotation is a fundamental tool for preserving its fertility and structure over time.
4. Short supply chain and reduction of distances
Growing in Vicenza means reducing the number of kilometers traveled by the raw material. Less transportation means lower energy consumption and greater direct control.
Visiting the fields, following the harvest, and verifying the quality of the fiber are all part of a production system where distance is limited and responsibility is direct.
5. Balance between agriculture and production
Hemp isn't a symbolic solution. It's a tangible crop, integrated into a real agricultural system. Its ability to absorb CO₂, improve soil quality, and provide local raw materials makes it compatible with a regional industrial vision.
The value does not lie in total compensation, but in a more balanced system between what is emitted and what is absorbed.
