Appropriate Technology Center Enhances Cattle Feed Supply Chain with Low-Cost Local Ingredients

On June 29, 2023, the Appropriate Technology Center, under the Faculty of Science and Technology at Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University (SNRU), led by Assistant Professor Dr. Wuttichai Roschat, Associate Dean for Research and Community Engagement, and Mr. Theppakorn Leelataem, Head of the Center, organized an event titled “Developing the Beef Cattle Feed Supply Chain: Technology Transfer for Low-Cost Feed Formulation Using Local Ingredients.” The workshop took place at the Nong Sung Agricultural Cooperative in Mukdahan Province, as part of the Participatory Beef Cattle Village Project in Ban Kham Phok, Nong Sung District, Mukdahan Province.

Supported by the Technology Clinic under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation, this initiative aimed to promote sustainable agriculture by transferring science and technology to local communities.

The workshop introduced techniques for cultivating suitable fresh grass varieties to be used as feed for beef cattle. It incorporated data from nutritional analyses of various grass species to help farmers select the most suitable types for their specific areas. This knowledge, derived from research findings, was shared with local farmers to improve their feed supply chain using cost-effective local resources.

By optimizing cattle feed production, the project aimed to reduce costs and enhance income for cattle farmers, thereby promoting sustainable agricultural practices and community economic development.