**Spanish Paella Rice at Risk: Farmers Blame EU Pesticide Ban**
A cherished variety of Spanish rice, integral to the iconic paella dish, faces potential extinction due to a fungal threat. Farmers, incensed by the European Union’s prohibition of a critical pesticide, warn that this move could devastate their crops. They argue that the now-banned substance was essential for combating the fungus that imperils the rice. This incident highlights the ongoing tension between agricultural practices and regulatory measures in the EU.
– February 8, 2024, at 9:33 AM
– Zonebourse
