About Us

We're a small specialist team of researchers with a mutual, personal passion for the hemp plant and the role this plant plays in helping to support and protect our diverse, living environment (biological diversity) as well as human health.

There is still an extensive amount we have to research and discover however what is very clear – from extensive academic studies and real-world evidence - is that the hemp plant does and can play a vital role in protecting and improving the quality of our health, air quality and our climate.

One hectare of hemp can absorb 8 - 15 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) above the surface (forests typically absorb 2 - 6 tonnes) and the plant material and biomass can produce a wide variety of products.

Essential oil

Hemp essential oils are concentrated liquid extracts that are made from plants each with its own unique scent, properties, and benefits. The most common essential oils in the UK are lavender (from the lavender plant, part of the mint family of plants), tea tree essential oil (made from the tea tree) and peppermint essential oil (made from the peppermint plant). All can be added and used in a variety of ways: soaps, shampoos, lotions, aromatherapy, topical application, bath and beauty products.

Food

Seeds - hemp seeds are a great source of nutrition and can be eaten raw, toasted, or ground into meal. They are high in healthy fats, protein, minerals, and fibre.

Protein powder - hemp protein powder is made from hemp seeds and is an excellent plant-based source of protein. It’s also high in minerals such as iron, magnesium, and zinc.

Oil - hemp oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of the hemp plant and has a nutty flavour. It’s high in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and can be used for cooking and baking.

Milk - hemp milk is a non-dairy beverage that is made by blending hemp seeds with water. It’s a great source of plant-based protein and is also high in omega-3 fatty acids.

Butter - hemp butter is made by blending hemp seeds with carrier oils, such as coconut oil. It has a creamy, nutty flavour and is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats.

Building materials - hemp can be used to make hempcrete (a mix of hemp hurds and lime), hemp-based insulation, hemp particle board, hemp-based composite panels, hemp insulation boards, and hemp-based flooring.

And much, much more.

The cultivation of hemp offers British farmers a high-value crop that regenerates soil, improving the yield of other crops and helping to support human health, food security and our environment.

Researching and developing a product from growing hemp (hemp essential oil) - that is just one of a hundred by-products from farming hemp - enables British farmers to see a more financially stable and sustainable future whereby British farmers can support the nation’s green agenda and provide food security along with the support of the two subsidy schemes: Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and the Environmental Land Management scheme (ELMs) as British farmers are committed to delivering net zero agriculture by 2040.

What is critical is that we help and support the acceleration in reducing the levels of air pollution that have such a damaging impact on human health including asthma, lung and heart disease. UK Government regulatory steps like banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2030 will undoubtedly help but more needs to be done as the UK is legally bound to cut emissions to net zero by 2050.

As hemp farming plays such an important role in absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2) and helping meet air pollution targets, providing British farmers with a saleable end product (hemp essential oil) is even more important.

The UK government’s target is to reduce PM2.5 concentrations to 10 micrograms per cubic metre of air. The World Health Organisation (WHO) considers PM2.5 air pollution, which consists of airborne particles with a diameter of fewer than 2.5 micrometres, to be the most dangerous air pollutant.

WHO guidelines say that PM2.5 concentrations should not exceed 5 micrograms per cubic metre of air however government’s target is double this figure – we must do more to ensure the UK achieves 5 micrograms per cubic meter of air and by 2030 in line with other steps rather than the current target of 2040.