SDG 2: Zero Hunger

[17.3.2 / 2_Summary] Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS) Annual SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) Progress Report for Data Year 2025.

The provision of food services in the university is carried out by external service providers, with detailed operational conditions specified in a contractual agreement. These conditions are established under the criteria outlined in the announcement of the Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya regarding criteria, terms, and methods for the rental rates and maintenance costs of property under the university's care, within the Songkhla district. The rental rates and property maintenance costs under the university's care are set in the year. 2025. This is further regulated by a committee responsible for leasing properties, following the university's order number 956/2023. This committee ensures that businesses complying with the university's criteria operate under the specified standards. Within the university, there are various food establishments on 3 campuses.

The provision of food services in the university is carried out by external service providers, with detailed operational conditions specified in a contractual agreement. These conditions are established under the criteria outlined in the announcement of the Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya regarding criteria, terms, and methods for the rental rates and maintenance costs of property under the university's care, within the Songkhla district. The rental rates and property maintenance costs under the university's care are set in the year. 2025. This is further regulated by a committee responsible for leasing properties, following the university's order number 956/2023. This committee ensures that businesses complying with the university's criteria operate under the specified standards. Within the university, there are various food establishments on 3 campuses.

Proportion of graduates in agriculture and aquaculture including sustainability aspects In 2025, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya had a total of 3,987 undergraduate degree graduates and 18 master's degree graduates. These individuals studied in programs related to sustainable food within the faculties of Agriculture, Agro-Industry, and Liberal Arts. Specifically, there were 441 graduates in the Bachelor's degree program in Food and Nutrition, accounting for 11.06% of all undergraduate degree graduates. As for the Master's degree program, there were 2 graduates. FacultyGraduated Student Bachelor DegreeMaster Degree Faculty of Liberal Arts960 Faculty of Agriculture (Saiyai)1962 Faculty of Agriculture (Thungyai)00 Faculty of Agro-Industry350 Faculty of Science and Fisheries1120 Total4392 Information Source: Faculty of Liberal Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya

Proportion of graduates in agriculture and aquaculture including sustainability aspects In 2025, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya had a total of 3,987 undergraduate degree graduates and 18 master's degree graduates. These individuals studied in programs related to sustainable food within the faculties of Agriculture, Agro-Industry, and Liberal Arts. Specifically, there were 441 graduates in the Bachelor's degree program in Food and Nutrition, accounting for 11.06% of all undergraduate degree graduates. As for the Master's degree program, there were 2 graduates. FacultyGraduated Student Bachelor DegreeMaster Degree Faculty of Liberal Arts960 Faculty of Agriculture (Saiyai)1962 Faculty of Agriculture (Thungyai)00 Faculty of Agro-Industry350 Faculty of Science and Fisheries1120 Total4392 Information Source: Faculty of Liberal Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya

The Faculty of Agriculture arranges workshops on durian inspection and harvesting standards (TAS 9070-2023) between 21June and 6 July 2025 (several cohorts) for durian maturity inspectors, harvest supervisors, including packing-house QC staff, durian cutters, farmers and entrepreneurs. Participants receive certificates from ACFS and RUTS. The registration Fee costs THB 2,500 per person per course. Training on Cocoa Product Processing to Enhance the Value of Local Agricultural Products On 20 January 2025, a research team from the Faculty of Agro-Industry, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), led by Ms. Sriubon Thongpradit, Principal Investigator of a research project funded by the Program Management Unit on Area-Based Development (PMU-A) in fiscal year 2023, together with Associate Professor Dr.

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, Thailand – The Faculty of Agriculture and Agro-Industry at Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), Nakhon Si Thammarat Campus (Sai Yai), organized a series of six agriculture and food seminars from 24–28 November 2025 as part of the “90 Years of Sai Yai & Rajamangala Srivijaya Fair 2026.” The seminar series provided a platform for knowledge exchange and networking among farmers, entrepreneurs, academics, and members of the public. The initiative aimed to strengthen agricultural knowledge, promote food innovation, and support the development of agricultural businesses and local industries in Southern Thailand. The six seminars covered a range of topics relevant to regional agriculture and food production.

On 30 July 2025, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RMUTSV), Thung Yai Campus, officially opened Ros 41 Farm Outlet, a retail outlet established to sell agricultural products, test new products in the market, and provide a sales platform for products developed by the university and local communities. The outlet also features food menus developed using beef and goat meat under the project entitled “Enhancing Livestock Production Capacity and Adding Value to Livestock Products through Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) in Southern Thailand.” RUTS serves as the project management institution, working in collaboration with three partner universities: Walailak University, Prince of Songkla University, and Princess of Naradhiwas University. The opening ceremony was presided over by Assistant Professor Dr. Khwanhathai Jaipiem, Vice President for Nakhon Si Thammarat Campus.