The Hemp Collective Podcast
The Hemp Collective Podcast
Andrew Potter
Hello, and welcome to the Hemp Collective, I am your host Andrew Potter. In season 1 I interviewed hemp experts, in season 2 we look at events and how hemp is making the news as well as catching up with hempreneurs and their businesses. If you know nothing about hemp, or you have an interest in how this amazing plant could transform every aspect of our lives - then listen in, learn and participate. For those on Clubhouse follow @andrewpotter Email [email protected] Website www.thehempcollective.com.au
Episode 7 - Hemp textiles and paper from Nepal. Owner and founder of Wyld Weaves, Nitasha Khemka speaks to Andrew Potter
Nitasha Khemka, Owner and founder of Wyld Weaves Fashion designer from IEC School of Art and Fashion. Nitasha founded Wyld Weaves in 2018, a company concerned with conscious living, and sourcing wild grown Himalayan hemp and natural, organic & sustainable fabrics / yarn / handcrafted products. Nitasha discusses the impact of COVID-19 on her business in Nepal and the challenge of scaling up her business.  Instagram : wyldweaves Email : [email protected]
Dec 29, 2021
19 min
Episode 6 - James Vosper of the Australian Industrial Hemp Alliance
James Vosper of the Australian Industrial Hemp Alliance. We discuss carbon sequestration, COP26, how Australian farmers could potentially earn  income from carbon credits and the wide range of hemp usages.  Website - http://hempalliance.org.au Email - [email protected] All podcasts available on www.thehempcollective.net.au 
Dec 4, 2021
22 min
Episode 5 - Chandon Pal Singh of Palison, India speaks with Andrew Potter
Chandon Pal Singh of Palison, India is transitioning his family textile business from using cotton to hemp. Andrew and Chandon discuss the opportunities and challenges of the task in hand. Palison is a family owned business based in New Delhi, India. 
Dec 3, 2021
20 min
Episode 4 - Johan Tijssen and Glen Donoghoe of Hemp Block Australia - talk about their innovative hemp build solution.
With great pleasure to speak with Johan and Glen, who are doing the doing. They have a market ready hemp building block solution which can revolutionise the building industry not only in Australia but worldwide. Their vision is to play their part in a more sustainable construction industry. Using carbon negative building material to create a sustainable, healthy environment to protect future generations.  Follow us on Instagram and twitter - The Hemp Collective Podcast Website www.thehempcollective.net.au Clubhouse search for @andrewpotter Email [email protected]
Nov 6, 2021
26 min
Episode 3 Ramon Granados of Hemp Engineering - From oil and gas to Hemp - his journey, so far.
Today I am speaking with Ramon Granados of Hemp Engineering. Ramon is based in Perth Australia, however he originates from the Caribbean. We discuss his how he transitioned from the oil and gas industry into Hemp and how his project management skills are being used to the best effect within hemp construction, in various places in the world. Follow us on twitter and instagram - The Hemp Collective Podcast Website www.thehempcollective.net.au Clubhouse search @andrewpotter If you have a hemp story to tell, email [email protected]
Oct 29, 2021
24 min
Queensland Hemp Association President, Lauchlan Grout discusses the hemp industry in Queensland
Today we are speaking with Lauchlan Grout who is the President of the newly formed Queensland Hemp Association. Lauchlan has been building Australia's industrial hemp industry from seed to shelf since 2013. He is focused on developing successful hemp farmers as the foundation for a successful hemp industry. Contact for Lauchlan - https://australianhempcouncil.org.au/about-page/ Web www.thehempcollective.net.au If you have a hemp story you would like to share, email [email protected]
Oct 25, 2021
24 min
Welcome to the Hemp Collective
Hello and welcome to the Hemp Collective, the show which will discuss, seek and discover all things hemp. As we enter the second quarter of the 21st century, can hemp really solve some of our most pressing issues, such as climate change, supply chain disruption, or environmental considerations? We seek out the experts, the mavericks and the inspirational each week and ask, how can hemp change all our lives for the better? Join me, your host, Andrew Potter, starting 16th October 2021. Email [email protected] Visit www.thehempcollective.net.au
Oct 16, 2021
2 min
We speak to John Muir and John Wightman of Hemp Farming Systems, based in Queensland, Australia
Hello and welcome to the Hemp collective, the show which will discuss, seek and discover all things hemp. I am your host, Andrew Potter.  Today  I am speaking to John Muir and John Wightman John Muir is an agronomist and natural resource manager with over 30 years experience, in the past 8 years, he has been working with hemp growers from Tasmania to Central Queensland. John Wightman , PHD, is a plant health scientist and has worked with a number of NGO’s from Asia to Africa and for the past 6 years has consulted in the hemp industry.  Hemp farming systems, is a consultancy partnership, based in Australia, but will work with farmers, anywhere, to help them grow industrial hemp as a component of sustainable and productive farming systems. There website hempfarmingsystems.com 
Oct 16, 2021
20 min