Newsweed
After a delay of more than a year, the French Polynesia is finally set to launch its pilot program for growing medical marijuana. The authorities have confirmed that training for the nine selected farmers will begin in early August, while the decree authorizing cultivation is expected to be presented to the Council of Ministers shortly. If the final administrative steps are completed on schedule, the first harvests are now expected in April 2027.
This project, designed to assess the feasibility of local production of low-THC cannabis (-0.3%) for medical purposes, has been repeatedly delayed, even though it was originally scheduled for mid-2025. Authorities now say that the regulatory and technical obstacles that were holding up this initiative have largely been resolved.
A Strict Regulatory Framework Before Planting
The pilot program will involve nine producers selected from among about sixty candidates from most of the archipelagos of French Polynesia. Each participant will receive 500 certified seeds and will cultivate a maximum area of 1,500 square meters, either outdoors or in suitable greenhouses.
Read the full report
