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Property firm Savills works with cannabis consultancy to aid farmers looking to export

Savills has formed a joint venture with Hanway Associates and greenhouse maker CambridgeHOK

Cannabis leaves(Image: Pexels.com)

Property firm Savills is teaming up with cannabis specialists to launch a one-stop-shop for growers in the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ who are keen to cash in on exporting the drug to countries where medicinal versions are widely available.

The estate agent has joined forces with cannabis consultancy Hanway Associates, based in London, and greenhouse builder CambridgeHOK, based in Brough, East Yorkshire.

A new joint venture called Crop17 will offer advice for growers on how to find the best land for the crop, sourcing equipment and navigating the legal minefield of the Class B drug.

Cannabis is illegal in the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ but several countries and states across the world have legalised it in recent years, leading to a boom in exports from the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ.

Bosses at Crop17 hope the new service will allow others to turn their hands to growing the crop, which is more lucrative per gram for British farmers than strawberries.

Alex Bragg, a director at Savills, explained: "The º£½ÇÊÓÆµ agriculture sector is embarking upon a period of unprecedented change.

"A phasing out of subsidies, a new dawn for trade, adapting to meet climate change targets and a huge growth in agtech presents the industry with huge challenges and opportunities.

"For the forward thinking and innovative farmer and grower adapting into new markets is a key priority. This turnkey solution is the type of innovation we expect to see more of within º£½ÇÊÓÆµ agriculture."