Thai Government Launches Fertilizer Initiative to Reduce Costs for Farmers
Deputy Prime Minister Yoschanan Wongsawad announced a successful five-month pilot of the 'Customized Fertilizer for Thai Farmers' project, which has reduced chemical fertilizer costs by 50%.
On November 2, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Yoschanan Wongsawad, along with Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Piyarat Tiyapairat, visited Udon Thani province to review the 'Customized Fertilizer for Thai Farmers' project. According to Khaosod Online, the initiative has successfully cut chemical fertilizer expenses by 50% during its five-month pilot phase. The project aims to support local agriculture through scientific innovation and research. During the visit, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) and various agricultural cooperatives to expand the use of five specialized fertilizer-mixing machines across Udon Thani. This collaborative effort between ministries is intended to be scaled up nationwide to improve agricultural efficiency and reduce financial burdens on farmers. For residents and those involved in the agricultural sector, this project represents a significant shift toward localized, science-based farming solutions. While the pilot has shown promising results in cost reduction, the timeline for full national implementation and the specific criteria for cooperative participation remain to be confirmed as the government continues its mobile cabinet meetings.
