poppy cultivation

Poppy cultivation involves growing opium poppies, primarily for extracting raw materials used to produce opiates like morphine and heroin. Farmers plant poppies in regions with suitable climate and soil, often facing economic pressures and limited alternative income sources. The process includes cultivating, harvesting the seed pods, and extracting latex, which is then processed into various drugs. While legal for medicinal purposes in some areas, illicit cultivation is linked to illegal drug trade and associated social issues. Control measures aim to reduce illegal production, but challenges persist due to economic dependence and demand for narcotics.