Introduction
The United Nations Millennium Development goals are to reduce hunger and poverty. This was the main reason for the UN declaration of the International Year of Rice in 2004. Rice is the source of more than 500 calories per person per day for over 3 billion people (FAOSTAT). By 2010...
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Nakhon Ratchasima emerges as a pivotal hub for climate-smart technologies, driven by alarming projections from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) that designate the region as highly vulnerable to drought. Two pilot sites in Nakhon Ratchasima province were selected to recognize the vulnerability following a survey, discussions on the needs of farmer groups, and an assessment of current climate risks and irrigation challenges. This selection of the pilot sites involved discussions among experts from the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR), Rajamangala University of Technology Isan (RMUTI), and the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), also leading to the identification of climate-smart technologies that are well-suited to address the specific requirements of the region’s farmers.
The primary objective of this visit was to install smart weather stations at pilot sites, provide training on its use to the farmers, and facilitate engagement with private partners.
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