HEMPGenTech develops and commercialises industrial hemp genetics and production systems for growers, seed partners and commercial programs in Australia and international markets.
Building stronger foundations for emerging crop industries
HEMPGenTech was established to bring genetics, plant breeding, agronomy and seed-system discipline into emerging crop industries.
The company operates where science meets commercial reality, connecting variety development, crop management, seed quality, compliance awareness, licensing and market development.
Its current focus includes industrial hemp and sesame, with broader capability in genetic improvement and commercial crop development. Explore the dedicated Sesame Australia business.
GENETICS & BREEDING
Australian industrial hemp genetics
HEMPGenTech develops genetics around the interaction between genotype, environment, management and end use. Commercial readiness is treated separately from breeding status, Plant Breeder’s Rights protection, seed multiplication, regulatory availability and market deployment.
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Commercial-ready or advanced varieties presented by HGT
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2026 PBR applications within the advanced cohort
12
Additional breeding lines in the development pipeline
One integrated genetics, agronomy and seed-system platform. The five PBR applications form part of the seven-variety portfolio; the 12 pipeline lines are additional.
Commercial varieties
Explore HEMPGenTech industrial hemp planting seeds for grain, biomass and fibre production. Select a variety to read its profile and view latitude adaptability for each production purpose.
Planting seeds establish the crop; harvested hemp grains enter food and oil-processing pathways. Stem biomass includes bast fibres in the outer bark region and hurd from the woody inner core. The intended product and processing requirements help guide variety selection.
HGT1
Industrial hemp planting seeds for low-latitude grain production and broader biomass production pathways.
HGT1 is a dioecious industrial hemp variety suited to selected grain, fibre and dual-purpose production systems, depending on location, sowing window, end use, seed availability and management.
For biomass projects, discuss the intended harvested material, including stem biomass, bast fibre or hurd, and the required harvest and processing pathway with HGT.
Latitude adaptability
Main bandBorder band · 3° beyond each edgeBoth hemispheres
Grain production0–27° N & S
Border bands: 27–30° N & S
Biomass production0–55° N & S
Border bands: 55–58° N & S
Indicative latitude guidance from HEMPGenTech. Local climate, sowing window, management and production requirements also determine suitability.
Grain-focused industrial hemp planting seeds, with separate guidance for grain and biomass production.
HGT2h is a monoecious, grain-focused industrial hemp variety developed for selected commercial production systems where local conditions, compliance, seed availability and management are suitable.
For biomass projects, discuss the intended harvested material, including stem biomass, bast fibre or hurd, and the required harvest and processing pathway with HGT.
Latitude adaptability
Main bandBorder band · 3° beyond each edgeBoth hemispheres
Grain production36–52° N & S
Border bands: 33–36° and 52–55° N & S
Biomass production39–55° N & S
Border bands: 36–39° and 55–58° N & S
Indicative latitude guidance from HEMPGenTech. Local climate, sowing window, management and production requirements also determine suitability.
Industrial hemp planting seeds with distinct latitude guidance for harvested grain and biomass.
HOMA is part of HEMPGenTech’s industrial hemp genetics portfolio. Its indicative grain-production range is 34–46° N & S, with biomass production guidance at 44–55° N & S.
For biomass projects, discuss the intended harvested material, including stem biomass, bast fibre or hurd, and the required harvest and processing pathway with HGT.
Latitude adaptability
Main bandBorder band · 3° beyond each edgeBoth hemispheres
Grain production34–46° N & S
Border bands: 31–34° and 46–49° N & S
Biomass production44–55° N & S
Border bands: 41–44° and 55–58° N & S
Indicative latitude guidance from HEMPGenTech. Local climate, sowing window, management and production requirements also determine suitability.
Industrial hemp planting seeds for grain and fibre production, with separate latitude guidance for each end use.
HARMONEY is part of HEMPGenTech’s industrial hemp genetics portfolio. Its indicative grain-production range is 35–42° N & S, with fibre production guidance at 38–55° N & S.
For fibre projects, discuss the intended bast fibre and hurd products, harvest system and processing requirements with HGT.
Latitude adaptability
Main bandBorder band · 3° beyond each edgeBoth hemispheres
Grain production35–42° N & S
Border bands: 32–35° and 42–45° N & S
Fibre production38–55° N & S
Border bands: 35–38° and 55–58° N & S
Indicative latitude guidance from HEMPGenTech. Local climate, sowing window, management and production requirements also determine suitability.
Industrial hemp genetics with a defined grain-production band and a separate biomass-production range.
HASTI is part of HEMPGenTech’s industrial hemp genetics portfolio. Its indicative grain-production range is 32–40° N & S, with biomass production guidance at 42–55° N & S.
For biomass projects, discuss the intended harvested material, including stem biomass, bast fibre or hurd, and the required harvest and processing pathway with HGT.
Latitude adaptability
Main bandBorder band · 3° beyond each edgeBoth hemispheres
Grain production32–40° N & S
Border bands: 29–32° and 40–43° N & S
Biomass production42–55° N & S
Border bands: 39–42° and 55–58° N & S
Indicative latitude guidance from HEMPGenTech. Local climate, sowing window, management and production requirements also determine suitability.
Industrial hemp planting seeds with a broad grain-production latitude band and separate biomass guidance.
HARIR is part of HEMPGenTech’s industrial hemp genetics portfolio. Its indicative grain-production range is 23–55° N & S, with biomass production guidance at 40–55° N & S.
For biomass projects, discuss the intended harvested material, including stem biomass, bast fibre or hurd, and the required harvest and processing pathway with HGT.
Latitude adaptability
Main bandBorder band · 3° beyond each edgeBoth hemispheres
Grain production23–55° N & S
Border bands: 20–23° and 55–58° N & S
Biomass production40–55° N & S
Border bands: 37–40° and 55–58° N & S
Indicative latitude guidance from HEMPGenTech. Local climate, sowing window, management and production requirements also determine suitability.
Industrial hemp planting seeds for grain and biomass production across the indicated latitude bands.
HALEH is part of HEMPGenTech’s industrial hemp genetics portfolio. Its indicative grain-production range is 25–55° N & S, with biomass production guidance at 40–55° N & S.
For biomass projects, discuss the intended harvested material, including stem biomass, bast fibre or hurd, and the required harvest and processing pathway with HGT.
Latitude adaptability
Main bandBorder band · 3° beyond each edgeBoth hemispheres
Grain production25–55° N & S
Border bands: 22–25° and 55–58° N & S
Biomass production40–55° N & S
Border bands: 37–40° and 55–58° N & S
Indicative latitude guidance from HEMPGenTech. Local climate, sowing window, management and production requirements also determine suitability.
HEMPGenTech maintains a further 12 breeding lines in its development pipeline. Seven identifiers are currently presented publicly below; five additional internal lines remain under evaluation and will be named publicly only when their identifiers and status are confirmed for release.
HGT10598
HGT10533
HGT040
HGT020
HGT057
HGT029
HGT103
Plus five additional internal breeding lines.
AGRONOMY
Genetics alone does not determine crop performance
Industrial hemp management must be designed around genotype × environment × management and the intended end use.
End use
Define grain, fibre, dual-purpose, seed multiplication, research or another authorised objective before selecting the production pathway.
Variety & flowering
Match genetic background and flowering response with latitude, season length, photoperiod and the required harvest window.
Sowing & establishment
Consider soil condition, seed quality, sowing window, depth, equipment, plant density and establishment risk together.
Water & nutrition
Build irrigation and nutrient decisions around soil evidence, crop stage, end-use target and seasonal conditions.
Crop protection
Use proactive monitoring and integrated approaches to weed, pest and disease pressure within applicable local rules.
Harvest & quality
Align crop maturity, machinery, harvest timing, handling and post-harvest requirements with the buyer and product pathway.
SEED SYSTEMS
From genetics to reliable planting seed
Genetic value becomes commercially useful only when it can be reproduced and delivered through a reliable seed system. HEMPGenTech works with HGT Seed Services to connect variety identity, multiplication planning, quality assurance coordination, traceability and delivery readiness.
Identity
Start with the correct variety, authorised source and intended use.
Multiplication
Plan generation, isolation, field controls, timing and expected supply needs.
Quality assurance
Coordinate appropriate germination, purity, health and other testing.
Traceability
Maintain lot identity, chain-of-custody information and supporting records.
Delivery readiness
Resolve availability, packaging, logistics, permits and planting timing before committing the production program.
HEMPGenTech publishes peer-reviewed research, technical summaries and evidence-led industry analysis connecting plant genetics and agronomy with practical commercial and policy questions.
Industrial hemp for PFAS and heavy-metal contaminated soils
A practical summary of the 2026 peer-reviewed review by Omid Ansari and Luca De Prato, covering evidence, limitations, technology readiness and policy implications.
HEMPGenTech works with growers, seed companies, processors, researchers and commercial partners to move appropriate genetics from evaluation into structured commercial programs.
Define the opportunity
Clarify market, territory, end use, scale and timing.
Australian genetics for global commercial pathways
Successful crop industries require more than genetics. HEMPGenTech connects genetics, production capability, seed systems, processing requirements and market demand to build commercially realistic pathways.
Industrial hemp regulation varies between jurisdictions. HEMPGenTech considers licensing, variety status, THC requirements, biosecurity, seed movement, agreements and traceability before commercial deployment.
Licence and purpose
Variety and THC rules
Biosecurity and movement
Agreements and records
This framework is compliance awareness, not legal or regulatory advice. The grower, importer, exporter or licensee remains responsible for confirming current requirements with the relevant authorities.
Our people
Meet HGT’s corporate leadership and scientific and technical advisers in plant breeding, genetics, seed systems, agronomy and crop protection.
Variety status, commercial pathways and the information needed to assess an enquiry.
Which varieties are in HEMPGenTech’s commercial portfolio?
Our Commercial varieties section presents HORIZON (HGT1), HARVEST (HGT2h), HOMA, HARMONEY, HASTI, HARIR and HALEH. HGT1 and HGT2h are the current commercial industrial hemp varieties presented through HGT. Supply, authorised use and suitability remain subject to seed availability, location, intended purpose, regulatory requirements and an agreed commercial pathway.
Are HOMA, HARMONEY, HASTI, HARIR and HALEH available?
These five advanced commercial-ready varieties form the 2026 PBR application cohort. Commercial release and supply remain subject to HGT approval, seed multiplication, regulatory requirements and market readiness. A PBR application does not itself establish availability or a granted right.
Can a variety be recommended using location alone?
No. Location must be considered alongside latitude, sowing window, intended end use, production system, management capability and suitable local evidence.
Are the 12 pipeline lines available for sale?
No. They remain under internal evaluation. Any future release depends on evidence, seed multiplication, regulatory requirements, market fit and HGT approval.
Can international organisations enquire?
Yes. International enquiries are assessed case by case, but no seed pathway proceeds until commercial agreements, permits, phytosanitary requirements, compliance checks and seed availability have been addressed.
Where can I read HEMPGenTech research and technical articles?
Peer-reviewed research summaries, technical explanations, commercial implications and policy-focused analysis are published through HEMPGenTech Research & Insights.
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