WU Hosts NUCA 11: Uniting 9 Institutions to Empower the “Next Gen” for Sustainable Thai Agriculture
On February 23, 2026, Walailak University’s School of Agricultural Technology and Food Industry proudly hosted the 11th National Undergraduate Conference on Agricultural Science and Technology (NUCA 11) under the theme “Next Gen for Agri’s Future.” The event welcomed over 300 participants from nine leading network institutions across the country, aiming to cultivate academic collaborations and empower young minds to drive Thailand’s agricultural sector forward.
Presided over by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mullica Jaroensutasinee, Vice President, and officially reported by Dean Assoc. Prof. Dr. Worawan Panpipat, the conference focused on equipping students to tackle global challenges such as climate change and food security. Dr. Mullica emphasized that NUCA 11 provides a crucial platform for the younger generation to exchange knowledge, showcase practical research, and develop the creative problem-solving skills necessary to sustainably advance the nation’s agriculture.
The conference highlighted 132 oral and poster presentations across five core disciplines: Plant Science, Animal Science, Fisheries, Agro-Industry & Agricultural Engineering, and Agricultural Extension & Agribusiness. To further build essential soft skills, the event included innovation showcases and agricultural extension speech contests in both Thai and English.
Attendees also gained exclusive insights from three distinguished keynote speakers:
Mr. Narin Ninlawan (Farmesh): Comprehensive Industrial Livestock Management.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krisanadej Jaroensutasinee (WU): Utilizing Sustainable AI Agriculture to Combat Climate Crises.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Warin Intana (Walai Biocontrol): Commercializing Agricultural Innovations for Wealth Creation.
By synergizing the academic strengths of nine network institutions, NUCA 11 successfully strengthened institutional relationships and sparked the creative potential of the next generation, laying a robust foundation for the future of Thai agriculture.
