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Smart Greenhouse for High-Value Vegetables

Faculty of Public Health , Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon Province Campus

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The Faculty of Agriculture launched a smart greenhouse project to improve production of high-value vegetables such as lettuce and cherry tomatoes, which are increasingly demanded domestically and internationally. The greenhouses were equipped with automated systems to adjust temperature, humidity, lighting, and irrigation based on real-time sensor data. Structures were designed for maximum energy efficiency, reducing losses and enhancing product quality.

The system integrated predictive analytics to forecast yields and assess pest and disease risks, enabling preventive management and significantly reducing chemical use. These insights were incorporated into training programs for farmers and students on managing modern greenhouse systems.

In its first year, energy use was reduced by 15% compared to conventional greenhouses, pesticide use dropped by 40%, and yields per unit area increased by 25%. Over 60 lead farmers engaged with the program and adapted practices. The project supports SDG 2, SDG 9, and SDG 12, and fulfills 2024 indicators 34 and 96.