Reporters: Naruemon Saengduangkhae, Asst.Prof.Dr.Arrisa Sopajarn, Piriya Soikaew, Asst.Prof.Supitchaya Boonkuer,
Evidence Date: July to December, 2024
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Related Indicators: 16.3.1 Provide expert advice to government
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July to December 2024, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pornsil Seephueak and her academic team from the Faculty of Agriculture, RMUTSV, conducted community-based knowledge-sharing activities to promote safe agricultural practices using biological control products and environmentally friendly cultivation techniques.
The team also provided technical advice on the care, propagation, and processing of mushrooms and soursop, aiming to increase productivity, reduce chemical usage, and create sustainable income for farmers.
These activities were carried out in collaboration with government agricultural agencies and local administrative organizations across four districts in southern Thailand. The initiative supported the transition to bio-based, safe, and sustainable farming systems, fostering strong linkages between the university and local agricultural networks.
Impact
- Promoted biological agriculture and sustainable farming practices in southern Thailand.
- Strengthened collaboration between RMUTSV and government agricultural agencies in local capacity building.
- Improved farmers’ income and health through reduced chemical exposure.
- Served as a model for community-based agricultural innovation supporting Thailand’s Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy Model.
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