Pubdate: Fri, 31 Aug 2007
Source: Montreal Gazette (CN QU)
Copyright: 2007 The Gazette, a division of Southam Inc.
Contact:  http://www.canada.com/montreal/montrealgazette/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/274
Author: Kurt Bateman

FIND A USE FOR POPPIES

It was recently announced Afghan farmers are expecting a record poppy 
crop this year. What a perfect opportunity for the West to purchase 
the entire crop at farmers' prices.

I'm sure the many pharmaceutical companies we have in Montreal could 
think of something useful to make with it.

We could then provide Afghan farmers with alternative crops for them 
to grow next year. Someone in the agriculture department should know 
what grows well in their particular climate. It is about time we put 
our money where our mouth is.

Kurt Bateman

Montreal
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