THE PHARMA HEMP CO
100% PURE SUSTAINABLE ORGANIC MEDICAL CBD
We are The Pharma Hemp Co.
A community based in Zimbabwe consisting of international and local experts in the CBD industry.
We are agronomists and organic farmers growing the healthiest and most robust species of hemp.
We are biologists, chemists, and genetic engineers who ensure our CBD is the purest, highest yield and potency for our CBD products through rigorous testing and meticulous attention at every stage of the growth cycle.
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Our commitment to excellence and cutting-edge science combined with the vision to effectively harness nature’s bounty is our motivation for doing what we do with products that are certified to the highest industry standards.
Our Mission
'Our mission is to transform the landscape of the healthcare industry by providing the purest, highest quality and most potent forms of medicinal cannabidiol (CBD) and other components of the cannabis plant.
We do this through Seed Genetic research and refinement, wholly organic, sustainable, environmentally friendly and cutting-edge farming techniques, combined with meticulous care and monitoring of the CBD product from genetic management right through to distribution of the end product.'
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Our Unique Proposition
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Due to Zimbabwe’s exceptional growing conditions, combined with cutting edge farming techniques, we are able to produce CBD products at a dramatically lower cost to our European competitors without compromising quality.
With the expertise of our seed geneticists, we are able to grow to our worldwide clientele’s exact specifications thus fulfilling their unique and individual requirements.
Our ‘Track and Trace’ system that we use at every phase of growth and production provides complete transparency to our customers ensuring high-grade growing and handling conditions resulting in a superior end product.
Our relationships with regulators and certifiers in the Swiss market enables us to easily service markets such as Germany, Poland, France, Scandinavia and other European consumers.
Our Partners
Asikhuleni Farm
Situated in the Hope Fountain area, approximately 16kms from Bulawayo City Centre, which falls under Bulawayo CBD.
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An 100% organic farm, started in 2019. The farm started growing citrus saplings for Beitbridge Citrus farmers. We have since branched out into growing Fig/Cherry trees and Fish farming (Tilapia), with 40 growing ponds and 4 dams. This is supported by our pig division, with which our circuit is completed in getting nutrient-rich water for hydroponics and general irrigation for our fields.
Graeme Jansen Van Vuuren
Director of Golden Mile and Shaka resources (specializing in the construction and operations of gold mining projects above and underground).
Brad Querl - Technical Consultant
Brad studied at the University of Pretoria obtaining a BSc in Plant Science, a BSc (Hons) in Medicinal Plant Science (Cum Laude) and an MSc in Paraclinical Sciences (Cum Laude). He has a passion for plants and ran a small business growing and selling microgreens during his studies. He was headhunted shortly after graduating his Masters by a cherry producer in South Africa and has been facilitating the establishment and managing the nutrition and IPM programs of high density cherry orchards since 2019. Along with his understanding of plants obtained through his studies, he has gained significant knowledge in plant nutrition, integrated pest management and other horticultural practices during his work with cherries. Brad came onto the current project as a technical consultant for the cannabis and has worked to develop nutritional programs that deliver on the macro- and micro- nutrient requirements of the plants to ensure superior growth, yield and quality.
Wayne Querl
Director ABJ Engineering (Specializing in the fabrication of gold mining plants and structural engineering).
Julie Fleming - Director of Zimbabwe farming solutions
Before returning to Zimbabwe 12 years ago, Julie Fleming studied Speed Technology, Certification and Supply Systems at Wageningen International University, Netherland.
Mike Querl
Director ABJ Engineering (Specializing in the fabrication of gold mining plants and structural engineering).
Genetic Engineers & Compliance Tracking
CANNAVIGIA - A platform for passionate people to collaborate, engage and communicate along the value chain of cannabis.
Europe’s pioneer compliance software for businesses to trace, secure and simplify transactions along with the entire cannabis supply network.
Providing transparency for your individual processes, interlinked by modules for the cultivation, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of goods made of cannabis and beyond.
At CANNAVIGIA, we have one clear purpose: bringing transparency and traceability to the cannabis ecosystem for businesses and all their relevant stakeholders. Our software allows global compliance across heterogenic legal and national bureaucratic environments. With this in mind, we composed the following mission and vision:
CANNAVIGIA digitises standards, processes and regulations to make them secure, readily available and viable for a globally emerging industry. Our integrated management software solves the problem of transparency and traceability across the entire complex supply network of cannabis, delivering excellence and quality through technology and competence, in compliance with a heterogenic landscape.
CANNAVIGIA brings together a team of passionate founders, entrepreneurs and experts. Our platform connects individuals, who believe in the power of efficiency through data and digitisation to build superior supply chain transparency.
Salvador Garcia Zalduegui
Head of Operation & Co-Owner chez iRewind
International Executive MBA HSG
Benjamin Steinhofer
Investment Professional – Porterhouse Group
Master of Arts - MA, Banking and Finance
Our Distributors
What is CBD?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a chemical in the Cannabis sativa plant, also known as cannabis or hemp.
CBD, or cannabidiol, is the second most prevalent active ingredient in cannabis (marijuana). While CBD is an essential component of medical marijuana, it is derived directly from the hemp plant, a cousin of marijuana.
CBD oil is made by extracting CBD from the cannabis plant and then diluting it with a carrier oil like coconut oil or hemp seed oil. CBD can be found in a variety of products online and in stores, including dietary supplements, bath soaks, drinks, and food.
One of hundreds of components in marijuana, CBD does not cause a "high" by itself. According to a report from the World Health Organization, "In humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential…. To date, there is no evidence of public health-related problems associated with the use of pure CBD."
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Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis, which means it causes the sensation of getting high that’s often associated with cannabis. However, unlike THC, CBD is not psychoactive.
This quality makes CBD an appealing option for those who are looking for relief from pain and other symptoms without the mind-altering effects of cannabis or other side effects related to some pharmaceutical drugs.
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CBD continues to gain momentum in the health and wellness world, with some scientific studies finding that it may ease symptoms of conditions such as (epilepsy). CBD is also used for anxiety, pain, a muscle disorder called dystonia, Parkinson disease, Crohn disease, and many other conditions.
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Our commitment to eco-friendly production & sustainability
In 2021 The Pharma Hemp Co. gave us the opportunity to grow Hemp/Cannabis. We received the first hectare of seed, and we successfully germinated them in our temperature-controlled germination rooms, which have the capacity to germinate 4 hectares at a time. The plants were put into stage 1 (nursery greenhouses) for 2 weeks, then into hardening houses for 3 weeks, then planted into the fields. The plants are supported by weekly fertigation and foliage sprays, with the added benefit of nutrient-rich dam water, coming from the fish/pigs and virgin spoils.
Drying facilities have been built to accommodate the final processing of Hemp/Cannabis and a further 2 hydroponic greenhouses are being erected for the cloning of various Hemp/Cannabis/THC varieties.
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From the initial trials on the current fields of Hemp/Cannabis, it is our opinion that to achieve 20T of packaged product monthly, we would need to grow 70 hectares of Hemp/ Cannabis twice a year. This is from germination to burping and packaging. We are currently extending the farm by a further 40 hectares on the adjoining farm. This process is in the late stages, with mapping and sub-division being lodged at the city council. This process should be finalised within the next few weeks.
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Leadership
The key driving forces behind the success of The Pharma Hemp Co. is due to the vision and guidance of our leadership team who instil passion, drive and most importantly on-ground education to produce the market’s highest quality CBD product.
Joseph Crosby
Founder & CEO of The Pharma Hemp Co.
Joseph is an entrepreneur and businessman with 10 years experience in Hospitality and retail.
He owns a large trading company that deals with commodities and precious metals and has been working and operating in east and Southern Africa for the past ten years.
Joseph has always been concerned with creating sustainable infrastructure and built an orphanage for 150 children in 2 years that is fully self sufficient.
Celeste Hansen
Founder & Operations Director
of The Pharma Hemp Co.
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With extensive experience in both the social and corporate sectors, Celeste has lived and worked in Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Slovakia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Southern Africa. Whilst working in the social sector Celeste has headed up large scale NGO projects including dental missions in conjunction with the Royal Danish Dental Society, HIV awareness programmes, IT Training and voluntourism. Celeste also co-founded a Non-Profit organisation in South Africa in 2008 which she operated successfully for 6 years.
Celeste’s corporate career includes founding and running an events company in South Africa in 2010 until 2014. Upon moving back to the UK, Celeste joined a marketing firm where she directed marketing initiatives on behalf of some of the UK’s most prestigious companies as well as consulting privately. Her varied corporate roles included managing HR and L&D departments, organisational development as well as business operations and new business development.
In 2019 Celeste became Head of Operations for a global Investment company in Zimbabwe with interests in the precious metals, retail and mining.
With a long-term interest in sustainable, organic farming, combined with her obsession with both traditional and alternative health and wellness practices, Celeste has found a way to marry her passions together with her experience and channel them into helping to make Pharma Hemp into a trusted brand in the fast-growing CBD market.