If poppies can grow all over the world, why is it that opium production is so heavily concentrated in Afghanistan?

Question

If poppies can grow all over the world, why is it that opium production is so heavily concentrated in Afghanistan?

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Answer 1

They’re grown pretty extensively in Tasmania, Australia. The fields are surrounded by powered fences and everything is heavily regulated. There are massive fines for entering the fields.

That said, they grow next to highways and look cool af.

A friend used to be an inspector.