SDG 6: Clean Water And Sanitation
6.5.1 Water management educational opportunities
The university established a botanical garden project by creating a botanical garden in the area of Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, Pong Salot Campus. Work has been done to adjust the space and structure within the botanical garden. The soil in the gardening area is quite poor. During the dry season the soil is very dry. During the rainy season, the soil will absorb water but not much. Therefore, a structure was placed in the area as a khanom krok tray with 14 holes by adjusting the area to be a khanom krok tray to store water during the rainy season or add water to some of the khanom krok trays and to distribute moisture in the soil. In addition, Pong Samrot District College also implements cost-effective water management using solar energy into a smart water system by delivering water to vegetables and fruits in the project area and using water to raise fish in the area. The water needs of each type of plant are studied and then the water supply is designed to be suitable for each type of plant.
The Faculty of Agricultural Technology organizes courses to develop skills in using intelligent control systems to support future agriculture. It is a project to develop the skills of the country’s workforce (Reskill/Upskill/Newskill) for employment and preparation for future work. Certificate course (Non-Degree) for the general public, including farmers, agricultural academics, and those interested in understanding intelligent systems and being able to put them into concrete practice in agriculture. From the current problems that agriculture encounters, including climate, drought, floods, etc. Therefore, in order to have immunity protection, farmers must adapt to be a Smart Farm that can use technology to control and care for the produce grown as an automatic watering system for plants that need to control temperature or humidity.
Innovative smart watering system using solar energy in the project to develop the quality of life and raise the income of the grassroots community (1 faculty, 1 district) for the fiscal year 2023 at the Ban Phu Muang Organic Vegetable Growing Community Enterprise, Khao Yoi District, Phetchaburi Province. The Solar Smart Watering System is a design for watering a butternut squash plot by using renewable energy to power the water pumping system from a water source and controlling the watering system through a smartphone. The objective is to develop a prototype automatic watering system for butternut squash plantations and in areas where electricity is difficult to access, using solar panels as an alternative energy source and a smartphone command system. By applying Internet of Things technology through a microcontroller board and writing program commands to control and command via a smartphone.
In addition, the Faculty of Agricultural Technology organizes a short training course on basic design and installation of plant water systems. To understand the design and operation of plant water systems to use them wisely for farmers as well as reducing costs, increasing efficiency in maintenance, resulting in quality and sustainable farming.
In addition, the university sees the importance of learning outside the classroom for students in the field of food science and technology. Therefore, a study tour activity was organized for the Phetchaburi Provincial Waterworks Authority to encourage students to learn about real work from their own experiences. Attend a study tour regarding a water filtration plant with a capacity of 2,500 cubic meters/hour so that students have a better understanding of their studies and respond to the strategy for graduate development. We want graduates to have academic knowledge and practical hands-on experience to be an important force in the community.
