Suan Dusit University prioritizes facilitating access to agricultural knowledge, technology, and resources for local farmers and food producers to promote sustainable agricultural practices. This initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2: Zero Hunger), particularly Indicator 2.5.3, which emphasizes enabling farmers to access university-based facilities, including laboratories, agricultural technologies, and demonstration plots, to enhance community-level productivity and sustainability.
In 2024, Suan Dusit University, Suphan Buri Campus, through Homkhajorn Farm and the Research and Development Institute, organized several activities to transfer agricultural technology and provide experiential learning opportunities for local organizations and farmers across multiple provinces.
Activity 1: Agricultural Training and Study Visit by Bang Pla Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Samut Prakan Province
Suan Dusit University welcomed a group of 70 participants from Bang Pla Subdistrict Administrative Organization for an annual study visit on agricultural development. The delegation was received by Asst. Prof. Dr. Yutthaya Yooyen, Director of the Research and Development Institute, who introduced the Homkhajorn Model across five strategic dimensions. Mr. Thanakorn Boonklum, Researcher and Manager of Homkhajorn Farm, delivered a lecture on “Smart Farming Models Using Agricultural Technology” and “New Approaches to Safe and Sustainable Agriculture.”
Participants visited smart greenhouses to observe melon, tomato, and lettuce cultivation systems, as well as the local rare plant conservation area under the “Chalermphrakiat Biodiversity Project” (O.P.H.R.). The activity demonstrated Suan Dusit University’s role as a practical learning hub for transferring safe agricultural technologies to communities.
Learn more https://suphanburicampus.dusit.ac.th/main/2024/870.html
Activity 2: Smart Agriculture Study Visit by Laem Sak Municipality, Krabi Province
Suan Dusit University, Suphan Buri Campus, hosted 80 participants from Laem Sak Municipality for a study visit under the “Smart Agriculture” project. Ms. Kanolin Suangkaowatin, Director of Suphan Buri Campus, delivered the opening remarks, followed by a presentation by Dr. Suchaya Kiatprajuk, Lecturer at the Research and Development Institute, on “Driving New Safe Agriculture through Five Dimensions.”
Participants explored the Smart Agriculture Demonstration Farm, where they learned about environmentally friendly agricultural innovations, management systems, and sustainable cultivation methods that could be applied in their local communities.
Learn more https://suphanburicampus.dusit.ac.th/main/2024/868.html
Activity 3: Smart Safe Agriculture Demonstration Plot at Suan Dusit University
The Smart Safe Agriculture Demonstration Plot, located at Suan Dusit University, Suphan Buri Campus, was established under the “Smart Safe Agriculture Model City Development Project.” The initiative is jointly operated by the Research and Development Institute, Suphan Buri Provincial Office, and the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) to serve as a knowledge and innovation hub for sustainable and safe agricultural practices.
The demonstration area provides open access to farmers, communities, students, and interested individuals to engage in hands-on training and research activities. Practical sessions include sustainable crop cultivation and product processing—such as aloe vera cultivation, which is being developed into value-added products like hand sanitizers, cleansing foams, and herbal body wash. These efforts exemplify how scientific knowledge can be converted into commercial opportunities for local enterprises and community-based economies.
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Outcomes and Impacts
1. Enhancing Access to Agricultural Knowledge and Technology: Local farmers and community representatives gained hands-on experience in smart farming techniques and innovative agricultural practices.
2. Establishing Model Farmer Networks: The initiatives fostered collaboration among the university, government agencies, and farming communities across multiple provinces.
3. Advancing Safe Agricultural Production: The application of university knowledge improved productivity, reduced chemical dependency, and elevated compliance with GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) standards.
4. Strengthening the Local Economy: The projects facilitated value-added agricultural processing and entrepreneurship opportunities, promoting community income generation.
These initiatives exemplify Suan Dusit University’s role as a model higher education institution in sustainable agricultural technology transfer, providing equitable access to knowledge, technology, and facilities for farmers and food producers. Through this mission, the university actively supports SDG 2.5.3: University Access to Local Farmers and Food Producers, contributing to sustainable agricultural development and environmental stewardship nationwide.
Suan Dusit University actively supports SDG 2.5.3: University Access to Local Farmers and Food Producers by providing open access to agricultural knowledge, technology, and facilities for sustainable farming. In 2024, the Suphan Buri Campus, through Homkhajorn Farm and the Research and Development Institute, hosted study visits and workshops for local organizations from Samut Prakan and Krabi, offering hands-on training in smart farming and safe agricultural innovation. The Smart Safe Agriculture Demonstration Plot further serves as a hub for research, technology transfer, and value-added product development—such as aloe-based goods—empowering farmers, enhancing productivity, and promoting environmentally responsible agriculture. These initiatives strengthen community capacity, foster multi-sector collaboration, and advance Thailand’s sustainable food systems.