Diverse Agriculture - EECi Develops Smart Agricultural Innovations for Modern Farming

The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and the Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECi), led by Dr. Wut Dankittikul and Piyachat Kriwanit Burton, are tracking the expansion of smart agricultural material research for the Magik Greenhouse Series at SKP Biomax Company in Rayong province. The innovative project focuses on developing smart agricultural materials designed to enhance plant growth. Key features include red light spectrum selection that stimulates photosynthesis, hormone activity, and plant growth. The special polymer materials can reduce insect interference, with red shade nets reducing insect attacks by up to 80% compared to white nets. The greenhouse includes red reflective mulch and red planting bags that help stimulate root growth, increase yield, and protect vegetables and fruits. The project also incorporates a Smart Farm - WaterFIT Simple system for automatic water control, which can be managed via smartphone. Thana Inket, the greenhouse manager, reported that melons grown using Magik Greenhouse materials showed improved results, with average fruit weight increasing from 1.2 kg to 1.4 kg per melon.