Thai Government Launches Automated Fertilizer Innovation for Agriculture
Deputy Prime Minister Yotsanan Wongsawat has introduced automated fertilizer mixing machines to five pilot agricultural cooperatives in Chiang Rai to boost efficiency.
On November 15, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Yotsanan Wongsawat, presided over the launch of an automated fertilizer mixing machine initiative at the Mae Chan Agricultural Cooperative in Chiang Rai province. This project, developed in collaboration with the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) and Suranaree University of Technology (SUT), aims to implement a 'custom-made organic-chemical fertilizer' model to support precision agriculture.
The initiative was delivered to five pilot agricultural cooperatives with the goal of reducing production costs by half while simultaneously increasing crop yields. Officials, including Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Piyarat Tiyapairat, attended the event to highlight the government's commitment to modernizing the Thai agricultural sector through technological integration.
For residents and those involved in the local agricultural economy, this development represents a significant shift toward high-tech farming practices intended to improve farmer livelihoods. While the pilot program has officially commenced, the long-term impact on national agricultural output and the potential for scaling this technology to other regions across Thailand remain to be confirmed. The government has emphasized its dedication to exceeding its stated goals in supporting the farming community.
