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Healthy and local is the focus of this special collection around the people who grow and bring organic food to local markets and the people who shop at these markets. Topics also include how farmers grow organic food and the quality of our food supply around issues to include local economy, seeding, use of pestisides and fertilisers, water, food security, availability and pricing.

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BET Session 18: Biocontrol Agents Using Thailand’s Microbial Diversity for Sustainable Farming

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April 30, 2026

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) hosted bioeconomy talks, focusing on sustainable agrifood systems transformation. A key session highlighted the use of biocontrol agents from Thailand’s rich microbial diversity. These agents support sustainable farming by reducing chemical inputs, enhancing soil health, and leveraging biotechnology for resilient, environmentally sound systems.

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