Ganja interests wary of internal business rivalry
There was a healthy dose of scepticism from growers who see themselves as in danger of being turfed out of the ganja market
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Despite strong ministerial and legislative signals, segments of the marijuana lobby are unsure that sufficient protections will be afforded to the persons who currently supply the raw material. The challenges of integration for a product that is currently sold underground, as well as product contamination, were key elements of the discussions when ganja growers, researchers and lobbyists gathered with government officials, including four ministers, at the Cannabis Business and International Investors Conference. (See also: Lowe warns ganja farmers to beware of scammers)