Farmers sowing Basmati rice in India have been facing big challenges after the recent European Union decision to bring down the maximum residue limits for Tricyclazole in imported rice shipments. Farmers sowing Basmati rice in India have been facing big challenges after the recent European Union (EU) decision to bring down the maximum residue limits (MRL) for Tricyclazole in imported rice shipments. All India Rice Exporters Association (AIREA) is asking the farmers not to spray it beyond 70-75 days after transplanting of the popular Pusa-1401 basmati paddy variety.