Yossanan Highlights Custom Fertilizer Success, Cutting Costs 50%
Deputy PM Yossanan inspected Udon Thani on Nov 2, 2026, showcasing a 50% reduction in chemical fertilizer costs through a 5-month pilot project.
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- Deputy Prime Minister Yossanan Wongsuwan visited Udon Thani province on November 2, 2026.
- Showcased the "Custom Fertilizer for Thai Farmers" project, cutting chemical fertilizer costs by 50%.
- Delivered 5 fertilizer production machines to 5 local cooperatives in Udon Thani.
- Plans are underway to expand the innovative agricultural initiative nationwide.
Mr. Yossanan Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), accompanied by Ms. Piyarat Piyapatchat, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, traveled to Udon Thani province on November 2, 2026. The visit served as part of their official inspection of research and innovation support in the region prior to attending the mobile Cabinet meeting held from November 1 to 3.
The primary destination during the field visit was the Udon Thani College of Agriculture and Technology, where they reviewed the progress of the "Custom Fertilizer for Thai Farmers" pilot project. Provincial Governor Chaiwat Chuenkosum welcomed the delegation, while Asst. Prof. Dr. Veerachai Ajarn, Governor of the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR), presented the performance report covering the project's operations.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
The initiative demonstrates a successful application of scientific research to address financial burdens faced by farmers, effectively reducing chemical fertilizer expenses by half following a five-month pilot phase. During the event, five fertilizer production machines were officially handed over to five agricultural cooperatives in Udon Thani province, enabling farmers to utilize fertilizers tailored precisely to their soil and crop nutrient requirements.
The custom fertilizer project represents a vital step in utilizing scientific research to resolve structural agricultural challenges in Thailand, particularly high chemical fertilizer expenses and inefficient soil nutrient management. Cross-departmental collaboration between MHESI and the Ministry of Agriculture streamlines the transition of innovations from laboratories to regional farming communities. Successful nationwide expansion could significantly enhance competitiveness and sustainable net incomes for Thai farmers.
Another major highlight of the visit was a cross-ministry Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony aimed at fully advancing the initiative. The partnership brings together the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) and allied agencies to prepare for scaling up the proven framework to benefit farmers on a national level in the near future.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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