Long-Fiber Textile Hemp Training for Farmers – Hemp4Circularity

Expand your knowledge of textile hemp cultivation! The "Long-Fiber Textile Hemp" training is part of the Hemp4Circularity project, a European initiative to promote the cultivation and processing of textile hemp in Europe. This theoretical session is specifically aimed at Walloon farmers and is part of a broader training program that includes field visits and hands-on workshops over three years.

Training Objectives:

• Gain theoretical and technical knowledge on textile hemp cultivation.

• Understand retting characteristics and their impact on fiber quality.

• Explore global market trends for flax and hemp and economic perspectives.

• Learn from French farmers’ testimonials on their hemp-growing experience.

Provisional Program:

• 4:30 PM: Participant reception

• 5:00 PM: Training session begins

  • Introduction to long-fiber textile hemp cultivation

    • Valentine Donck, Bio-based Textiles Project Manager (Valbiom)

    • Laura Fagnant, Agricultural Production Project Manager (Valbiom)

  • Global market overview for flax and hemp

    • Bart Depourcq, Director, Van de Bilt Zaden en Vlas

  • Hemp retting and its technical characteristics

    • Olivier Guillaume, Director, Safilin

  • French farmers’ testimonials (video)

    • Lin et Chanvre Bio

  • Q&A session

• 7:00 PM: Networking drink

• 8:00 PM: Event ends

Target Audience:

• Farmers interested in textile hemp cultivation.

• Agricultural cooperatives and professional organizations.

• Textile industry stakeholders seeking insights into fiber sourcing.

Methodology:

• Theoretical input from experts in textile and agricultural sectors.

• Market and processing techniques presentations.

• Case studies and video testimonials from active farmers.

• Interactive discussions with participants.

Practical Information:

• 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

• 📍 Location: Maison de l'Agriculture et de la Ruralité, Chaussée de Namur 47, 5030 Gembloux

• 🎟️ Registration: Free but mandatory via this form

• 💬 Language: French

• 🌱 Other sessions: Organized in Flanders, the Netherlands, and France

This training is part of a three-year program, including one field visit per year and one theoretical session in winter.