Program: Five decades of poppy growing in Tasmania

The push for pharmaceuticals to combat diabetes and weight loss is leading to a revival of the poppy industry in Tasmania.

It's been a fairly turbulent time for Tasmania's poppy industry in the last decade, as the industry celebrates a significant milestone.

But as the states largest manufacturer celebrates 50 years, staff and growers reflect on how it became such a powerhouse in global pharmaceuticals

Laurissa Smith has the story