Shan State Farmers Say ‘Grow Opium Poppy, Don’t Use It’

8 Jan 2013

PEKHON, Shan State—Amid abundant poppy plantations in this southern township 

of Shan State, local farmers find themselves in a dilemma: 

Almost every household here grows opium poppy, citing a lack of other options, 

but they aren’t pleased to be in the business.

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