TIRANA, November 7 – Farmers in Konispol, a leading citrus-producing area in Albania, rejected claims about pesticide overuse. They said laboratory tests in Albania and Italy confirmed that their citrus fruits remain within permitted limits.

Meanwhile, they urged state institutions to verify the results officially. Konispol covers 1,200 hectares of citrus plantations and exports to Balkan and European markets.

Also, farmers noted that news about pesticide misuse caused some traders to withdraw, leaving stocks unsold. They stressed that they consume their own products safely at home.

Earlier today, one farmer stated that analyses are in the hands of the producers. Another called on authorities to send inspectors to confirm quality directly.

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