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Thai Farmers Seek Microbial Solutions to Combat Burning Practices
In an effort to address the annual burning crisis that contributes to toxic smog in Thailand, rice farmers Siriporn and Amnat Taidee are exploring the use of microbes instead of traditional burning methods.
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Summary
Rice farmers Siriporn and Amnat Taidee have historically relied on burning their paddy fields between plantings to clear crop residue. This practice is common among farmers in Thailand.
However, the burning method has been linked to the severe smog that envelops much of the country every spring, raising health and environmental concerns.
In a shift towards more sustainable practices, the Taidees are now looking into microbial solutions that could potentially eliminate the need for burning while maintaining agricultural productivity.
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