Punjab Battles Industry Over Pesticide Ban for Rice Exports

The Punjab government banned some pesticides used on rice to help farmers export their crops.

These pesticides were causing problems with other countries because they were finding too much of the chemicals on the rice, and not letting it be sold.

Now, companies that sell these pesticides are trying to get the government to change their minds.

They say the rules are changing, but the rice exporters say those rules are still in place.

The issue is being heard by the courts to decide what is best for farmers to be able to export their rice.