Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL) promotes sustainable food systems and community development through agricultural knowledge transfer, food innovation, and local entrepreneurship. Its initiatives include training older adults in wheatgrass cultivation and processing, supporting household vegetable gardening, showcasing creative dishes made from Royal Project ingredients, and providing consultation to local agricultural enterprises. These efforts strengthen food security, improve livelihoods, add value to local agricultural products, and support sustainable community development, contributing to SDG 2: Zero Hunger.
RMUTL Lampang Shares Wheatgrass Cultivation and Processing Knowledge to Enhance Income and Skills for Older Adults
On September 24, 2025, staff from the Research and Development Unit for Excellence in Agricultural Technology Management and Innovation, Faculty of Science and Agricultural Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL), Lampang, shared knowledge on wheatgrass cultivation and processing with older adults in the community. The activity aimed to develop vocational skills, create additional income opportunities, and promote sustainable well-being. It was held at Ko Kha Mae Yao Subdistrict Municipality, Ko Kha District, Lampang Province.
As part of the university’s research and academic outreach mission, researchers Mr. Kriangsak Luechai and Ms. Narumon Sae-Wang, together with their team, delivered theoretical and practical training to more than 120 participants from the Ko Kha Mae Yao Subdistrict Municipality School for Older Adults. The training covered hygienic wheatgrass cultivation, plant care techniques, and the processing of wheatgrass into health-oriented products, including wheatgrass juice and other products with commercial potential. Participants also received guidance on marketing and value addition to help them apply their knowledge to income-generating activities.
RMUTL Phitsanulok Joins the Kick-Off of the “Love at Home, Grow Your Own Vegetables” Initiative
On December 4, 2025, Mr. Boonrit Samosorn, Director of the Administrative Office at Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL), Phitsanulok Campus, participated in the launch of the “Love at Home, Grow Your Own Vegetables” initiative at the Phitsanulok Provincial Governor’s Residence.
The activity was organized under the province’s flagship project, the “Phitsanulok Model: 6G Way of Life—Creating Food, Creating Happiness,” with Mr. Kriangsak Trongsiri, Governor of Phitsanulok Province, presiding over the opening ceremony and leading the planting activity.
RMUTL Phitsanulok’s participation reflects the university’s commitment to sustainable community and social development. The initiative encourages households to grow vegetables, herbs, and seasonal fruits to establish reliable and safe household food sources while reducing living expenses and strengthening food security.
RMUTL Demonstrates Creative Dishes Using Royal Project Ingredients at “Royal Project 2025”
On December 2, 2025, lecturers from the Tourism and Hospitality Program, Faculty of Business Administration and Liberal Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL), participated as guest demonstrators in cooking and beverage preparation at the “Royal Project 2025” event, held at the Royal Project Agricultural Research and Development Center, Chanokathibodi Damri, Chiang Mai.
RMUTL presented four creative dishes and beverages made entirely with Royal Project ingredients: Five-Color Vegetable Crispy Cups with Cream Sauce, Rainbow Trout Hand Roll with Blackberry Sauce, Wild Betel Leaf Wraps with Grilled Pork and Makwaen Pepper Sauce, Green Tea Secret. Additional cooking demonstrations were scheduled for December 4, 7, and 9, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The Royal Project 2025 event took place from December 1–10, 2025, featuring two main zones. The Royal Project Cultural Plaza hosted outdoor performances and activities, while the 72nd Birthday Anniversary Learning Building featured commemorative exhibitions, academic showcases, and displays from various organizations, including Chiang Mai University, Maejo University, RMUTL, and Suan Prung Psychiatric Hospital under the Department of Mental Health. The event also offered agricultural produce and processed products across 14 product categories, featuring more than 1,200 items.
RMUTL Lampang Provides On-Site Consultation to Tai Farm Suksawat to Enhance Agricultural Product Value through Innovation and Technology
On October 17, 2025, lecturers from the Faculty of Business Administration and Liberal Arts and the Faculty of Science and Agricultural Technology at RMUTL Lampang provided on-site consultation to Tai Farm Suksawat to support business management and the development of processed agricultural products.
The consultation covered cost management, packaging design, product identity, online marketing, and food technology. These recommendations aimed to enhance product value, strengthen market competitiveness, and generate sustainable income for the local enterprise.
This initiative demonstrates RMUTL’s commitment to transferring academic knowledge, technology, and innovation to local communities, supporting agricultural entrepreneurship, and strengthening the grassroots economy through sustainable product development.
RMUTL Transfers Industrial Food Production Standards to Strengthen Community Food Processing and Product Development
On May 22, 2025, the Royal Patronage Project Planning Group at Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL), led by project coordinator Ms. Phatthamon Srichan and researcher Ms. Phimonphan Loetbuaban, organized a training session on food product development, covering standards from community-level food production to industrial manufacturing and the proper weighing and measuring of ingredients using equipment.
The training was conducted under the project Development of Avocado-Based Food Products under Food Safety Standards to Generate Income and Support Community Food Processing Groups at the Nong Khiao Royal Project Development Center in Chiang Dao District, Chiang Mai Province.
The program featured lecturers from the Food Production Engineering and Innovation Program, College of Integrated Science and Technology, RMUTL, including Assistant Professor Dr. Malaiporn Wongkaew and her team: Mr. Ekkarin Inpramun, Dr. Natthinee Salee, and Ms. Phikunthong Chaimongkol.
Participants from the Kachin Sutjai Community Enterprise received practical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), including facility and equipment requirements, production process control, sanitation, maintenance, cleaning, and worker hygiene. The training also covered food contamination prevention, ingredient calculations and measurement, and basic alcohol preparation for disinfection before production.
The initiative aims to help community food processors improve product safety and quality, develop additional food products, generate income, and strengthen sustainable local livelihoods, supporting SDG 2: Zero Hunger, through improved food security, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture.