Agricultural biotechnology in Thailand.

Thailand is known to be one of the developing countries that is also world’s largest net food exporter. Yet staying at the forefront of the world agricultural market has never been an easy task. Realizing the stiff and increasing competition in the world market, a master plan for the country’s agricultural development, approved by the cabinet in early 1998, aims at research and development to raise production, cut costs by using new agricultural biotechnology, and bring product quality and processing up to international requirements. The plan also encourages farmers to use less chemical fertilizer while promoting natural alternatives and organic production, improving management of natural resources and environment.