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Turkish Farmers Hit With Russia Import Ban
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Turkish farmers have been hit with an import ban by Russia, claiming that the country's fruit and vegetables contain levels of pesticides exceeding Russia's limits. This has caused panic among the local agricultural industry, as Russia represents a key export market for Turkey's large agricultural sector. This is not the fist time local producers have faced such a ban, as a similar issue had arisen in 2006, prompting many to claim that the ban is protectionist and politically