Journal of Environmental Biology

Climate smart hemp seed solutions

R.S. Raghuvanshi* and Apurva     

Department of Food Science and Nutrition, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Udham Singh Nagar- 263 145, India

Received: 02 June 2025                   Revised: 09 September 2025                   Accepted: 05 December 2025

*Corresponding Author Email : rsr7815@gmail.com                 *ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8368-653

Abstract

This review focus on hempseed (Cannabis sativa L.) as an emerging climate-smart crop with relevance to sustainable agriculture, environmental protection, and nutritional security. Recent evidence suggests that hemp performs efficiently across a wide range of agro-climatic conditions, requires relatively modest external inputs, and contributes meaningfully to carbon sequestration, with reports indicating that a single hectare of cultivation can absorb up to 22 tons of carbon dioxide annually. In addition to its agronomic advantages, hempseed possess a dense nutritional profile, supplying easily digestible proteins, essential fatty acids, dietary fiber, and several bioactive constituents of health relevance.

Beyond its role in human nutrition, hempseed and associated plant fractions support diverse industrial applications, including the development of biofuels, biodegradable materials, nutraceutical formulations, cosmetic products, and functional foods. These uses provide sustainable alternatives to conventional raw materials that are often associated with high environmental costs. Evidence from applied case studies further demonstrates the successful incorporation of hemp into crop rotation systems, as well as its adaptability across multiple industrial value chains. Collectively, these characteristics highlight hempseed as a multifunctional agricultural resource with the capacity to lower environmental pressures, enhance soil and ecosystem functioning, and contribute to more resilient food systems. Strategic expansion of hemp cultivation, supported by targeted research, enabling policy environments, and innovation-driven value addition, may strengthen its contribution to circular economy frameworks and climate adaptation strategies.

Key words: Carbon sequestration, Climate change, Hempseed, Nutraceuticals, Sustainability

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