Weary of his life as a computer engineer, in 2010 Elad Kaspin packed his bags and travelled the world.
After two years of travelling, he arrived in Colos, a village in southern Portugal, between the towns of Odemira and Ourique. He liked it so much he decided to stay. Their idea was to take advantage of Portugal's relaxation of laws governing the cultivation of hemp, part of the cannabis family of plants.since then, but with authorisation from the General Directorate of Food and Veterinary Affairs, farmers can grow hemp as long as there is oversight from regulators.It marks a revival for hemp in Portugal.
Not only is it tough, but hemp also has the potential to make big savings in carbon dioxide emissions.
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