Legal Opium Trade profitable for Tasmania

The video discusses the cultivation of poppies in Tasmania, highlighting the strict licensing rules and the island's significant contribution to the global supply of medicinal opiates. It covers security measures for protecting the crops, the processing of poppies by local drug companies, and the economic benefits to local farmers. The video also debunks myths about wallabies getting high on poppies and explains the use of poppy seeds in bakeries.

What is the primary reason for the strict regulations on poppy cultivation in Tasmania?

• To promote organic farming

• To ensure fair trade practices

• To control the production of medicinal opiates

• To prevent environmental damage

How do local farmers primarily protect their poppy crops?

• Through a neighborhood watch system

• By hiring private security firms

• By installing high-tech surveillance systems

• By using guard dogs

Which company is mentioned as processing poppies in Tasmania?

• Bayer

• Pfizer

• Johnson & Johnson

• Glaxo Smith Kline

What was the false claim about wallabies and poppy plants?

• Wallabies were destroying the crops

• Wallabies were getting high and creating crop circles

• Wallabies were helping in pollination

• Wallabies were immune to the effects of poppies

What is the economic significance of poppy seeds in Tasmania?

• They are used as a primary ingredient in pharmaceuticals

• They are used in bakeries and contribute significantly to local income

• They are exported as a luxury food item

• They are used as animal feed