Murcia: Crop Crisis – Pesticide Bans & Rising Pest Threats
The agricultural sector in the Region of Murcia, Spain, is facing a growing crisis dubbed a “horticultural covid” by local officials, as increasing pest infestations and stricter European regulations combine to disrupt exports and lead to product rejections from supermarket chains. Growers are struggling with a lack of effective crop protection tools, exacerbated by climate … Read more
