Alkaloid poppy production in SA
South Australia has a regulatory framework in place that enables the alkaloid poppy industry to operate.
The framework provides for licensed commercial cultivation and processing of poppies, ensuring effective controls are in place to manage the risks.
The alkaloid poppy industry is not active in South Australia as there are no poppy processors licensed under our Controlled Substances Act 1984 to contract growers in the state.
This webpage will be updated when the industry is active. Growers can then contact a licensed processor to register interest in obtaining a contract to grow poppies for the licensed processor.
More information
- Controlled Substances (Poppy Cultivation) Amendment Act 2015
- Controlled Substances (Poppy Cultivation) Regulations 2016
Contact
PIRSA Poppy Cultivation Scheme
Phone: 1300 799 684
Email: pirsa.poppycultivation@sa.gov.au
Page last reviewed: 20 Jul 2016