Posted by Tina
Kabul – Afghan farmers hope to capitalise on soaring food costs by growing wheat instead of poppy crops, with the fall in heroin prices further fuelling the switch. The price of a tonne of wheat in Afghanistan has almost trebled this year, causing acute food shortages. A changeover of crops has begun in key agricultural regions ** He said a significant increase in wheat crops is expected from next year’s harvest. ”The high price of commodities has encouraged farmers to switch from poppy cultivation to wheat. – Guardian (UK)
Funny how opportunity, and the chance to make a buck, can change things.