Thai – Dutch Space Technology Forum 2023 opens up another Agri Frontiers
Geoinformatics for the agro-ecological system is empowering farmers for climate smart agriculture to ensure a more sustainable agri-food system, the experts said during The Netherlands – Thailand Space Technology Forum 2023 in Bangkok.
Remote sensing can bridge the gap between policy makers and citizens dealing with food security. It enables us to get insights into important factors at a national or provincial level but does not give insight into the lives of people, on a household level.
- Prof. Dr. Victor Jetten
Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC)
University of Twente
We do not always realize how space data already enters our daily lives. For weather forecasts or finding the fastest way to our destination. The use of space data in agriculture is also growing and will support farmers to anticipate on local changing situations. These data will help to improve sustainable and resilient food production.
- Gijs Theunissen DVM
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Space technology revolutionizes agriculture for resilient global food security. The integration of geoinformatics with agriculture empowers farmers to make data-driven decisions. The Netherlands – Thailand space technology collaboration fosters innovation sharing for solutions on global challenges to ensure sustainable agri-food security.
- Dr. Sukij Skawsang
Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Public Organization) Thailand (GISTDA)
To highlight the earth observation in ground-based space applications for navigation and disasters, KMITL works on disaster precautions such as Tsunami and earthquake from over 15 Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) ionospheric monitoring stations nationwide. There is a significant correlation coefficient between TEC in the ionosphere and the earthquake magnitudes in a positive direction.
- Dr. Prasert Kenpankho
King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL)
Asia – Pacific Space Cooperation Organization
Data acquisition and management plays an important role in “Smart Farming” from sensing to monitoring of farm operations. Applications of geoinformatics in agro-ecological zoning (AEZ) have been implemented in several parts of the world, to determine crop suitability and maximize productivity. Satellites help to monitor crops over a large area, drones provide actionable information on pests, invading weeds, etc. at a particular location, leading to precision and sustainable agriculture.
- Dr. Manzul K. Hazarika
Geoinformatics Center, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
Drought is a natural disaster that impacts Thai agriculture and socio-economic same as other unfavorable meteorological factors. Using data from various earth-observing satellites as well in situ data from streamflow stations to analyze and monitor the current state of meteorological, hydrological, and agricultural drought across Thailand is important to analyze accurate risk management and decision-making in near-real time.
- Dr. Nobphadon Suksangpanya
Department of International Academy of Aviation Industry
King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladrabang (KMITL)
Strengthening data ecosystems is critical to achieve the SDGs. Public and private actors need to work together more actively. The Netherlands is redefining our geospatial data fundament to better access to information about land, ownership, water, soil, air, and climate. It helps us to address the major societal challenges and to support climate resilient agriculture & economic development.
- Paula Dijkstra
Kadaster International
Geoinformatics science helps to revolutionize sustainable agriculture and empower farmers. Using NDVI and NDWI mapping to gain insights into crop trends, climate patterns, and soil health promotes efficient resource utilization, restores agro-ecosystem, and ensures the safety of food quality. Achieving a sustainable food future requires collective action across sectors, and geospatial technology plays a significant role in addressing these challenges.
- Mariecar Gecale
Peterson Technologies
Over 50 years of expertise in forest and land monitoring by FAO, “Open Foris” is developed with 70 countries and partners. “SEPAL” (System for Earth Observation Data Access, Processing and Analysis for Land Monitoring) is an innovative opened-source software to help countries measure and monitor forest and land use paving the way for improved climate change mitigation plans and better-informed land-use policy.
- Mathieu Van Rijn
FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (FAORAP)
The world needs geo-spatial geniuses because all global problems are spatial.”
- Dr. Dinand Alkema
Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC)
University of Twente
