USDA’s #thaiRAIN gathered over 40 representatives from various public, business, and educational institutions to share their insights on promoting AgTech to address many of Thailand’s farmers’ challenges.
A rigorous, evidence-based screening of practical climate-smart innovations to address the challenges of Thai farmers is the cornerstone of hashtag#thaiRAIN’s efforts to promote the market and scale these climate-smart innovations (CSi).
A team of distinguished agronomy researchers from Kasetsart University and Mahidol University conducted this screening process.
As part of knowledge-sharing, Dr. Duncan Boughton and Dr. Mywish Maredia from Michigan State University have evaluated the CSi process and provided key considerations for establishing a permanent climate-smart innovation hub.
#thaiRAIN also greatly appreciated our esteemed lead advisors for six economic crops, who have supported us since Day 1. They are Dr. Witsanu Attavanich, Dr. Poonpipope Kasemsap; Dr. Piya Kittipadakul, Dr. Krisana Krisanapoo, Dr. Jenjira Chumpookam, Dr. Parichart Promchote from Kasetsart University and Dr. Aussanee Pichakum, from Mahidol University.
Now in its third year of operation, #thaiRAIN is scaling innovative solutions, including a microbial solution to reduce farmers’ burning, drones, IoT smart farm, controlled-release fertilizer, customized fertilizer, controlled release nitrogen, cassava clean stem, cassava equipment, and straw containers.
We thanked all participants who shared insights on how
#thaiRAIN can better address gaps in Thailand’s Agtech market.
We look forward to continuing our journey together towards increasing incoming and building a sustainable future for farmers and all.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Winrock International
Kasetsart University
Mahidol University
Witsanu Attavanich
