Despite being the biggest producer of legal opium, we've had to import at least 30 % of our cody needs in the past years. The government is hoping that the private sector will be able to replicate some of the success in trials and improve alkaloid output. Also, here's a book recommendation, if you haven't already, read brilliant sea of poppies by amita goche. It's quite a captivating tale that will take you on a journey through india's opium fields and the opium war in china.