Chulalongkorn University’s ‘Plant Trees – Get Mushrooms’ Strategy Convinces Nan and Saraburi Farmers to Save the Forests

Basket full of mushrooms
Basket full of mushrooms. Photo: Chulalongkorn University.

Lecturers of the Faculty of Science, and the Center of Learning Network for Region (CLNR) Chulalongkorn University successfully planted trees in the forests in Nan and Saraburi provinces through innovative seedlings with ectomycorrhiza fungi, motivating villagers and farmers to “plant trees and get mushrooms”, for extra income.

‘Hide&Seek’ Cassava Cat Litter from Chula Researchers: A Safe and Dust-free Innovation that Generates Income for the Farmers

Hide&Seek non chemical biodegradable cat litter.
Hide&Seek non chemical biodegradable cat litter. Photo: Chulalongkorn University.

A researcher at the Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University has come up with the idea of producing 100% Made-in-Thailand cat litter from cassava and aims [Read More…]

Pineapple Jelly Probiotics Health Drink for Elderly Adults that Can Help Fix Farmers’ Problems

Jelly Nata, Pineapple Jelly Probiotics Health Drink
Jelly Nata, Pineapple Jelly Probiotics Health Drink. Photo: Chulalongkorn University.

A team of researchers from Chula Faculty of Science in cooperation with the Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University has developed the “Jelly Nata Probiotics” [Read More…]

Worries raised over possible fertiliser shortage in Thailand amid war in Ukraine

Thai farmers on a truck with a 9 HP, 1 cylinder diesel Kubota engine
Thai farmers on a truck with a 9 HP, 1 cylinder diesel Kubota engine. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Thailand may experience fertiliser shortages in April and May and prices are expected to increase further as a result of the ongoing war in Ukraine. [Read More…]

CP Foods shares safety tips with contract farmers in light of new COVID-19 wave

CP Foods shares safety tips with contract farmers in light of new COVID-19 wave
CP Foods shares safety tips with contract farmers in light of new COVID-19 wave. Photo: CPF.

Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) proceeds with animal farm “SEAL” along with other safety measures to safeguard workers and protect animals from [Read More…]