Charles Kovess & Joseph Hickey

SWOT about Hemp

Business EN ↓ 3 episodes

SWOT About Hemp is a regular conversation with Charles Kovess in Australia and Joseph Hickey in Kentucky, exploring the global strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats shaping the industrial hemp sector. Each episode draws on practical insights from the industry and the landmark Challenges and Chances for Hemp report, offering clear discussion of regulation, agriculture, processing, investment, legislation and global market trends. Listeners can access the full SWOT report free of charge by signing the FIHO Pledge at https://fiho.org/pledge/- the Pledge supports global collaboration an...

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Charles Kovess & Joseph Hickey

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Ep #3 - Why Hemp’s Sustainability Credentials Matter 18.12.2025 25:09

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...

Ep 2 - Why Hemp Needs Clear Messaging: Unified Communications Explained 08.12.2025 23:56

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...

Ep 1: The Hemp Industry at an Exciting Turning Point: Global SWOT Insights 07.12.2025 24:09

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...