SA looks to economic benefits of medicinal cannabis production

Medical cannabis growing in northern Israel (AAP)

Medical cannabis growing in northern Israel (AAP)

The South Australian government is supporting the start of a medicinal cannabis industry in the state in the hope of boosting the state's economy. Changes to federal laws in November mean cannabis no longer falls into the most dangerous drugs category, paving the way for a potentially lucrative industry.



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