Yodchanan Visits Innovation Garden and Urban Agriculture Exhibition at Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo, Highlighting Research and Innovation for Agriculture and Communities
10 November 2026
On 1 November 2026, Professor Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, visited the Innovation Garden and Urban Agriculture exhibition, organized by Udon Mastertech Co., Ltd. and Sustain Innotech Co., Ltd., in collaboration with the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI). Dr. Wiparat De-ong, Executive Director of NRCT, assigned Ms. Saowanee Mungsujaritkarn, Deputy Executive Director of NRCT, together with NRCT executives, researchers, and inventors, to welcome the Deputy Prime Minister at Corporate Garden Zone No. 28 at the Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo in Udon Thani Province.
The Innovation Garden and Urban Agriculture exhibition showcases works by researchers and innovation developers, demonstrating how research knowledge can be applied to improve agricultural practices, resource management, and the quality of life in communities. The exhibits are divided into three main groups: biochemical products, innovations from NRCT’s Urban Agriculture Center, and innovations aimed at enhancing the value of agricultural products.
The first group, biochemical products, was presented by Mr. Arthit Prathumpuang of Sustain Innotech Co., Ltd. The products include Agent29, a nano-copper compound innovation for managing plant diseases; PepCa, a bioactive peptide and calcium product derived from eggshells; PepCal, a soil conditioner that helps improve soil quality and provide nutrients to plants; MaxxCaB, a plant nutrient product combining dolomite minerals and peptides; and Bio-Protex, an innovation for controlling insect pests using extracts from mussel shells. These products demonstrate how scientific knowledge and innovation can be developed into practical solutions for agricultural management.
The second group features innovations from NRCT’s Urban Agriculture Center, presented by Asst. Prof. Luepong Luenam of King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang and Mr. Rapee Boonbut, adviser to the Urban Agriculture Project. The innovations include an AI-based system for monitoring and analyzing plant growth to support community agriculture; handmade prototype plant pots made from community food waste; a model for transforming waste from religious activities into new products for urban agriculture; a plant-growing kit for people affected by disasters; and a root-zone irrigation system for vertical farming. These innovations demonstrate how technology and research knowledge can be applied to address the needs of communities and urban farming environments.
The third group presents innovations aimed at enhancing the value of agricultural products, developed through collaboration between NRCT and vocational colleges under the Office of the Vocational Education Commission. The exhibits include a solar-powered leaf shredder for compost production, developed by Phichit Technical College, Phichit Province; a hybrid heat-powered rotary dryer for reducing moisture in Khanom Nang Let (Khao Taen) before frying, developed by Amnat Charoen Technical College, Amnat Charoen Province; and a herbal essential oil distillation machine, developed by Chachoengsao Technical College, Chachoengsao Province. These technologies are designed to improve production processes and add value to agricultural products.
Professor Dr. Yodchanan’s visit highlights the importance of translating research and innovation into practical applications, particularly by connecting knowledge, technology, and innovation with agriculture and community development. The exhibits cover a wide range of applications, from biochemical products and AI-based urban agriculture technologies to tools and processes that enhance the value of agricultural products.
The Innovation Garden and Urban Agriculture exhibition serves as a platform for showcasing and sharing research and innovation for practical application. It is jointly organized by Udon Mastertech Co., Ltd., Sustain Innotech Co., Ltd., and NRCT, under MHESI, as part of the Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo.
