Discussion questions

1. What are the key challenges associated with cultivating hemp as a dual-purpose crop for both fibre and seed production?

2. What is the recommended moisture content for hemp seeds during storage, and why is it important to maintain this level?

3. How does cold pressing differ from solvent-based extraction in terms of hemp seed oil yield, and what are the downsides of solvent-based extraction?

4. Explain the process of producing biodiesel from hemp oil and why it is considered a first-generation biofuel.

5. What are the benefits of hemp protein, and how is it extracted from hemp seeds after oil extraction?