SWOT about Hemp

In this episode of SWOT About Hemp, Charles Kovess and Joseph Hickey unpack Recommendation 2 from the global SWOT Report, focusing on hemp’s sustainability credentials and why they matter now more than ever. The conversation explores how hemp fits into a return to a carbohydrate-based economy, replacing long-lasting hydrocarbon products that contribute to pollution, waste and environmental harm. C...

Charles and Joseph explore how the hemp industry can create consistent global messaging around sustainability, diverse applications and the distinction between hemp and cannabis. They explain why complexity often prevents newcomers from understanding the crop, why farmers need certainty before planting and why unified communication frameworks are essential for long-term industry growth. They also...

In this inaugural episode, Charles Kovess in Australia and Joseph Hickey in Kentucky introduce SWOT About Hemp , a new series exploring the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats shaping the global industrial hemp industry. Charles and Joseph discuss why the show exists, how it will help the industry and what listeners can expect in upcoming episodes. They unpack the purpose of the Chall...