OAFSPH-2026
Food Science & Technology Public Health Public Policy & Administration
Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:
This pillar focuses on the technical and ethical framework of chemical-free farming.
Soil Health and Management
Composting and Green Manure
Crop Rotation and Polyculture
Microbial Diversity (Mycorrhizae and Soil Biota)
Pest and Disease Management
Biological Control Agents
Botanical Pesticides
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Organic Systems
Standards and Certification
IFOAM Principles (Health, Ecology, Fairness, Care)
Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) vs. Third-Party Certification
The Transition Period: Moving from Conventional to Organic
Livestock and Animal Welfare
Organic Feed Requirements
Antibiotic-Free Husbandry
Pasture-Based Systems
This pillar explores how organic systems contribute to a consistent and equitable food supply.
Availability and Resilience
Climate Change Adaptation through Seed Saving
Yield Gaps: Comparing Organic and Conventional Productivity
Biodiversity as a Buffer against Crop Failure
Economic Accessibility
The "Organic Premium" and Market Barriers
Short Food Supply Chains (SFSCs) and Farmers' Markets
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Models
Food Sovereignty
Indigenous Farming Knowledge and Rights
The Role of Smallholder Farmers in Global Nutrition
Policy Frameworks for Sustainable Food Systems
This pillar examines the direct and indirect impacts of organic systems on human biology and community wellness.
Nutritional Quality
Phytochemical and Antioxidant Concentrations
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Profiles in Organic Dairy and Meat
The Impact of Soil Mineral Density on Human Health
Toxicological Exposure
Pesticide Residue in Food and its Endocrine Disrupting Effects
Nitrate Accumulation in Leafy Greens
Occupational Health: Reducing Farmworker Exposure to Toxins
Epidemiology and Gut Health
The Gut Microbiome and Organic vs. Conventional Diets
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Livestock Systems
Links between Agrochemicals and Chronic Diseases (e.g., Cancer, Parkinson's)
Environmental Health
Nitrate Leaching and Water Quality
Air Quality: Reduction in Ammonia and Synthetic Fertilizer Volatilization
The synergy between the three fields.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Goal 2: Zero Hunger and Sustainable Agriculture
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Circular Economies
Urban Organic Farming and Food Waste Upcycling
True Cost Accounting: Factoring in Health and Environmental Externalities