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 Challenges and Chances for Hemp SWOT Report, produced by Hemp Today and the Kenaf Markets Group, and explain why clear, reliable information is essential for farmers, processors, investors and policymakers.

This episode also covers recent developments in the United States, including proposed THC restrictions and the broader implications for regulation, market confidence and international harmonisation. Charles and Joseph share practical insights drawn from decades of involvement in hemp and outline how this podcast aims to bring clarity, context and global perspective to an industry facing rapid change.

Listeners can download the full SWOT Report free by signing the FIHO Pledge at https://fiho.org/pledge/

Acknowledgements:

Kentucky Hemp Growers Cooperative Association – https://khgca.com/

FIHO – Federation of International Hemp Organizations – https://fiho.org/

AIHA – Australian Industrial Hemp Alliance – https://hempalliance.org.au/

Music Attribution:

Music: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos

Licence code: PELUW1SFWN87WVGC

Artist: Nick Petrov