
All activities of the HempSys Project
are grouped in six workpackages organized in a simple, logical and
clear-cut way. Together the six
workpackages represent a matrix structure, as can be seen in the modified
PERT diagram. In this structure, results of R&D activities in the
four thematic workpackages (WP1, WP2, WP3 and WP4) will be integrated
by activities carried out in workpackages WP5 and WP6. In the modified
PERT diagram integrative tasks are indicated in the dashed boxes presented
as intersections between workpackages. Activities in both the thematic
workpackages and the integrative workpackages will lead to deliverables
that are highly relevant to the
hemp fibre production chain. Distinct from the deliverables produced
in the thematic workpackages, the deliverables
of the integrative workpackages are multi-disciplinary and multi-functional.
The main deliverables are:
WP1) a prototype Decision Support Tool for primary producers
to facilitate the production, on-farm or near-farm, of high quality
hemp fibre with minimum input use and a basic agronomic technology
that will permit eco-labelling;
WP2) to provide industry with decorticated
and de-gummed fibre in
ribbons;
WP3) collections of specified high quality hemp-based yarns
and fabrics for application in high-value end-products;
WP4) hemp-based
apparel and rugs, made from the fabrics produced in WP2, that meet
consumers’ demands;
WP5) an Integrated Quality System for hemp
stems, raw and processed hemp fibre and hemp-based yarns and fabrics
including proposals to
implement a grading and classification system and Eco-labelling for
these materials;
WP6) a comprehensive economic assessment of EU and
international fibre hemp markets, consumer requirements and EU-production
costs
and returns disseminated together with the other non-protected project
deliverables. |