Abstract
Climate change in semiarid areas of Mediterranean countries highlights the convenience of introducing alternative crops, characterized by drought tolerance and associated with environmental benefits. Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is considered like a rustic crop, with low-inputs requirements and a great capability of adaptation to different conditions. Additionally, this has different potential usages such as seeds production, essential oils, fiber extraction, and secondary metabolites (cannabinoids) production; this crop is one of the most promising alternatives to increase the competitiveness and rentability of agricultural systems. However, it is necessary to solve many questions related to the best agronomical practices, improve knowledge, and understand the characteristics of the production chain in function of the final purpose of hemp production. This chapter summarizes the most suitable crop management strategies in function of its potential usage, with the aim of achieving sustainable agricultural systems together with the highest profitability as possible.
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