Reporters : Assoc.Prof. Chutinut Sujarit,Asst. Prof. Somboon Prasongchan, Asst. Prof. Nutworadee Kanittinsuttitong, Asst. Prof. Natta Kachenpukdee
Evidence Date : 5 June 2023
Related SDGs:
Related Indicators : 1.4.1, 1.4.2, 1.4.3, 1.4.4
Researcher, Asst. Prof. Dr. Ananich Chumsri, Director of the Research Plan and the research team from Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya received research funding from the NRCT in 2023 on the topic of ” Creating added value for shrimp paste products from krill by upgrading the standards and production processes of entrepreneurs to become products that are the identity of Trang Province “. This research aims to increase the potential of local shrimp paste producers and fishermen to produce high-standard products, increase income and preserve marine resources at the same time. In conducting the research, the team went to the fishermen in the area of Had Yao, Trang Province to study and collect data on the proper catching of krill according to environmental conservation principles, emphasizing the use of fishing tools that do not destroy the ecosystem and selecting only good-quality krill, from water quality testing to the krill sorting process, which will help obtain the right raw materials for producing high-standard shrimp paste. Working with the fishermen showed their care in catching krill, especially in maintaining cleanliness and selecting to prevent other aquatic animals from being mixed in the shrimp paste. This not only helps to ensure high-quality krill, but also promotes the sustainable conservation of marine resources. The results of this research enabled the fishermen to sell the krill at a higher price, from the original 15 baht per kilogram to 40 baht per kilogram, because the raw materials are of good quality and meet standards. This increase in income helps to strengthen the economic stability and improve the quality of life of the fishermen in the area. It also encourages the community to conserve krill and related natural resources more, so that they can fish sustainably in the long term. This value-added shrimp paste and shrimp conservation are in line with the Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs) , especially SDG1 ( No Poverty Eradication), where increasing income from fisheries and producing standard shrimp paste promotes economic development in the community, providing villagers with stable income and reducing poverty. The research team has been involved in developing the shrimp paste production process by using infrared shrimp paste drying cabinet technology, which enables precise control of the humidity, color, and quality of the shrimp paste, which helps to produce products with higher quality and meet consumer needs. As the production process improves, coastal communities can sell their shrimp paste at a higher price, from 150 baht per kilogram to 400 baht per kilogram. This increase in income has a direct impact on reducing poverty among coastal households, as it gives them enough income to live on and save for the future.
In addition, the development of standard production processes also helps create economic sustainability for the community because the community can continuously produce high-quality shrimp paste that is in demand by the market, which helps the community have a stable career and can effectively develop products to create opportunities in new markets.
This research answers both indicators. 4 of SDG 1 by supporting sustainable businesses through the development of shrimp paste product quality and training that enables communities to have stable and secure incomes ( 1.4.1) , including financial support through research grants and technologies that add value to products ( 1.4.2). In addition, The research team also provides training and advice on environmentally friendly and standardized production methods. To enable communities to access basic knowledge to improve product quality ( 1.4.3) and this research is also a model to support the formulation of sustainable development policies and poverty alleviation at local and regional levels ( 1.4.4).
Quality ingredients, dried shrimp
Shrimp paste drying cabinet using infrared Selling shrimp paste
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