Thailand and Japan are deepening bilateral agricultural cooperation through smart agriculture initiatives under the JTEPA framework, targeting IoT automation, precision machinery, and advanced aquaculture technologies for Thai cooperatives and commercial farms. Two major programs launched: Smart Agriculture framework to boost productivity, reduce labor shortages, and cut costs; and Thai Fishrimp Project (5-year JICA partnership) to scale fish and shrimp breeding, disease control, and feed innovation to farmers. Focus on climate resilience and BCG (bioeconomy-circular-green) sustainability aligns with Japan's Midori Strategy. Direct impact on SME-scale farming operations and aquaculture sectors seeking modernization and cost reduction.
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