On May 22, 2024, Associate Professor Surasak Kangkhao (National Outstanding Lecture) and the team from the Community of Practice Network in Arts and Culture (Heritage Academic and Research Center: HARC), recognized as experts in architecture and culture with significant contributions to agricultural lifestyles, will present their ideas at this event. Organized by the Netherlands Embassy in Bangkok, in collaboration with the Horticultural Science Society of Thailand, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), Chanthaburi Chamber of Commerce, and Dutch Greenhouse Delta, the "Thai-Dutch Session in Horti Asia 2024" will see international key players in horticulture and agriculture from the Netherlands and Thailand share their expertise.
Topic Details:
The global agri-food ecosystem is under pressure due to global climate change, particularly the degradation of natural resources (soil, water, air) used in agriculture and the food value chain. The challenge for the agri-food complex is to meet the growing demand for food security driven by rapidly growing populations. Additionally, food safety and healthy food are becoming increasingly important. The agri-food ecosystem is closely connected to other socioeconomic aspects, both locally and internationally.
The Netherlands' "Farming the Future" and Thailand’s "Bio-Circular-Green" initiatives are examples of efforts to boost innovative and sustainable agri-food ecosystems. An integrated agri-food policy where innovative, sustainable, healthy, and safe food can strengthen each other is essential. Collaboration among stakeholders in the agricultural and food sectors is a key success factor for today’s and future agri-food ecosystems. The Netherlands government supports the transfer of knowledge (innovation and technology) worldwide through its global agricultural network.
The world needs innovative and sustainably produced horticultural products (vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants). The Netherlands horticultural sector is internationally recognized not only as a key player in innovation and technology but also as a community ready for "Working Together to Solve Global Challenges."
Speaker
Ms. Mirjam Boekestijn
CEO
Dutch Greenhouse Delta
Mr. Bert Desmet
Managing-Director
Klasmann - Deilmann Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
Assoc. Prof. Surasak Kangkhao
King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
Mr. Rob Rippens
Business Unit Manager - Asia Pacific
Koppert
Mr. Marcus van Heijst
Account Manager
Priva Oceani / India
Mr. Menno Keppel
CEO
Agri Solutions Asia
Dr. Metinee Srivatanakul
Secretary-General
Horticultural Science Society of Thailand
Mr. Gijs Theunissen DVM
Agricultural Counsellor
The Netherlands Embassy
Mr. Ukrit Wongthongsalee
President
Chanthaburi Chamber of Commerce
