OETKPS Advances Agricultural Tech Transfer with Drone Seeding and Seed Quality Training for African Delegates
On January 27, 2026, the “Rice Production Technologies for Food Security and Sustainability of African Countries 2026” training program, a collaboration between OETKPS, Kasetsart University (Kamphaeng Saen), JICA, and TICA, continued its technology transfer mission. The day commenced with “Rice Planting Methods,” led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chanate Malumpong, who presented integrated techniques ranging from innovative drone seeding and automated mechanical transplanting to traditional planting wisdom. The focus then shifted to practical training on “Seed Quality and Seed” by Asst. Prof. Dr. Juthamas Romkaew, emphasizing quality standards such as moisture measurement and germination testing—vital processes for selecting suitable rice seeds to ensure enhanced yields and sustainable food security in the African region.

