Precision Plants unlocks profitable, compliant hemp cultivation for UK farmers using cutting-edge gene editing—backed by government, validated by science.
UK farmers have wanted to grow hemp for years. It's profitable, sustainable, and government incentives make it attractive. But three critical problems have held them back:
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1. Imported Seed Doesn't Work
EU varieties are poorly adapted to British weather—resulting in stunted growth, poor yields, and crop loss.
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2. Catastrophic THC Risk
Hemp varieties can unexpectedly exceed the UK's legal THC limit, forcing entire crops to be destroyed.
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3. No Superior Genetics
Current breeding methods are slow and imprecise. No UK company has delivered compliant, high-yield varieties.
Hemp represents transformational opportunity for UK farmers: superior profitability, environmental benefits, and government support. Precision Plants unlocks this potential with genetics that actually work in British conditions.
£35M
UK Seed Market by 2030
Projected market value
80,000 ha
Govt Target 2030
100x growth from 2023
8-15 tonnes
CO₂ per Hectare
Carbon sequestered annually
+£1,440-6,480
Farmer Returns/ha
vs £400-600 for wheat (AHDB 2025)
Path to Commercial Launch
From breakthrough science to certified seed in farmers' hands
2022
Public Investment
HKEP & HKICS funding secured via Hertfordshire LEP & ERDF
2023
Gene Editing Commences
CRISPR applications begin with successful proof-of-concept experiments
2025
First Field Trial
Grew EU hemp variety at Rothamsted Research
2026-2027
Lab Development
CRISPR editing in the lab + EU varieties grown at Rothamsted
2028
Side-by-Side Trials
Our varieties vs EU varieties at Rothamsted
2029
National Expansion
Multi-site trials at Rothamsted locations + champion farmers UK-wide
2030-2031
APHA Testing
DUS and VCU testing for seed registration
2032
Commercial Launch
Registered seed available to UK farmers
Want Early Access?
Join our 2029 farm trial programme with champion farmers across the UK.
Who We Work With
Partnering with UK farmers, processors, and buyers to build a thriving domestic hemp industry
For Farmers
Profitable, risk-free hemp cultivation
Growing hemp should be profitable and risk-free. Our Stackatrait™ varieties are designed to guarantee THC compliance at 0.01% or less, thrive in UK weather, and deliver superior returns over traditional arable crops.
£1,440-6,480/ha gross margins across varieties (vs £400-600/ha wheat, AHDB 2025)
Zero THC crop destruction risk with Stackatrait™ technology
Low input costs (no pesticides, minimal fertiliser)
Improved soil health for following crops
Simple licensing support and guidance
Arable Farmers
Looking for profitable break crops with designed-in compliance
Processors
Seeking reliable UK-grown hemp supply for food, fibre, or construction
Buyers & Merchants
Connecting farmers with premium markets and fair contracts
Interested in partnering with Precision Plants?
BREAKING
Precision Plants awarded £912,259 DEFRA funding for hemp innovation
Latest Updates
News, research findings, and company milestones from Precision Plants
"There is only one known annually renewable natural resource… capable of providing the majority of the world's paper and textiles… energy needs, while simultaneously reducing pollution… and that substance is… Cannabis hemp."
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