Costa Rica Aims To Expand Hemp Sector With 57 Licenses And University Research—But Is Still Far From Its Target
The hemp industry is advancing in Costa Rica. Between November 8, 2022 and September 3, 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) issued 57 licenses for hemp cultivation and derivative production. Each license is valid for six years.
According to MAG data, these hemp licenses are primarily concentrated in the San José and Guanacaste regions, reported TicoTimes.
Hemp & Universities
In tandem with MAG’s licensing efforts, educational institutions like Universidad Nacional (UNA) and Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC) are driving pilot experiments in hemp cultivation.
UNA was the first to receive a research license in August 2023, marking a critical milestone in hemp-focused scientific studies. The university’s research aims to optimize cultivation processes by studying two Canadian hemp varieties, …