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Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026 opens

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The Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026 officially opened on November 1, 2026, at the Nong Dae wetland area in Thailand. Organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, the Department of Agriculture, and local provincial authorities, the event runs through March 14, 2027. Under the theme “Diversity of Life: Connections of People, Water, and Plants towards Sustainable Living,” the expo features 32 international gardens from 17 countries and two international organizations, as well as 16 gardens from Thai government and private sector entities. The exhibition showcases over one million ornamental plants and rare species, including desert and olive gardens and giant kapok trees from South America. ~~Certified by~~ Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul presided over the ~~International Horticultural Association,~~ opening ceremony, highlighting the ~~134 day event aims~~ expo as a platform to showcase Thailand’s ~~biodiversity~~ biodiversity, agricultural innovation, and ~~horticultural potential through~~ the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy model. The ~~expo seeks~~ event aims to promote sustainable living and climate change resilience through the integration of technology and plant conservation. Certified by the International Horticultural Association, the 134 day event aims to attract approximately 3.6 million tourists and stimulate the economy by an estimated 20 billion baht. Economic projections also include the creation of 81,000 jobs and a 7.7 billion baht increase in tax revenue. To support visitor influx, the State Railway of Thailand has established a temporary stop at the expo site. In conjunction with the expo, government officials visited the Udon Thani College of Agriculture and Technology to monitor the “Tailor-Made Fertilizer” project. This multi-ministerial ~~initiative, involving the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation and the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives,~~ initiative uses soil analysis to create customized fertilizer ~~formulas. During a five month pilot phase, the project~~ formulas, which has reportedly reduced chemical fertilizer costs by ~~50%. The government intends to expand this model nationwide to improve soil quality and help farmers mitigate rising import costs.~~ 50% during its pilot phase. Additionally, the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) is showcasing smart farming technologies and digital innovations ~~at the event~~ to support the transition ~~of traditional agriculture~~ toward a sustainable, high-tech agricultural model.

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