Reporters: Asst.Prof.Dr.Arrisa Sopajarn, Asst.Prof.Chaiya Thanaphatsiri, Asst.Prof.Supitchaya Boonkuer, Naruemon Saengduangkhae, Piriya Soikaew
Evidence Date: January 30, 2023
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Related Indicators: 16.2.4
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On November 22, 2023, the Corn Model for Poverty Alleviation Technology Transfer Activity was held by the research team from Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (SRA, Yala Province) and the team from Yala Rajabhat University OM.2 (Sebian Muang Model). This event focused on training 40 target households in using an automated solar-powered precision irrigation system based on optimal soil moisture levels. The activity took place at the village headman’s office in Ban Bangoy Chako, Moo 10, Bannang Sata Subdistrict, Bannang Sata District, Yala Province, with village headman Mr. Maropi Samaeh opening the session.
The households participating in this activity gained knowledge and hands-on skills in assembling, operating, maintaining, and repairing the precision irrigation system. This technology is designed to increase irrigation efficiency, powered by solar energy and tailored to the specific moisture needs of the soil. By applying this technology, the households can enhance their corn crop yields and improve product quality, providing a sustainable approach to boosting productivity and income in the community.
November 13, 2023 “Appropriate Technology to Enhance Community Quality of Life” The research team from Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, through the project “Application and Expansion of Appropriate Technology to Build Social Capacity and Opportunities for Targeted Poor Communities,” delivered solar-powered drying cabinet technology for drying peanut seeds. This field activity supports strategic research areas aimed at improving community livelihoods and sustainability.
Mrs. Waraporn Chaiket, the district agricultural officer of Ranot, accepted the technology on behalf of the Ban Pa Phong Peanut Community Enterprise in Tamot, Phatthalung Province. This drying cabinet enables cost-effective drying of small, sorted peanut seeds for planting. Larger seeds, sorted with specialized equipment developed by the research team, are sold daily to Lotus stores, averaging 500 kilograms per day. This initiative, supported by PMUC, helps demonstrate the benefits of appropriate technology in improving quality of life. The community enterprise will now serve as a learning hub, allowing other peanut farmers to adopt this technology to boost income and family welfare.
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