The goal of the collaboration are to enhance research in food and agriculture along with the development of the country’s higher education in 3 areas, including curriculum development, Research development and co-projects on capacity building for students
Kasetsart University (KU) has signed Memorandum of Understanding and Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) and Charoen Pokphand Produce Company Limited (CPP), affiliates of Charoen Pokphand Group, in collaborating in academic and research, starting with 2 pilot research projects on developing the cannabis strains and food for athletes.
The goal of the collaboration are to enhance research in food and agriculture along with the development of the country’s higher education in 3 areas, including curriculum development, Research development and co-projects on capacity building for students. This will enable KU students to reach their academic potential through hands-on learning from CP Foods’ experts, and ultimately build graduates with quality that meet global market demands.
CP Foods will also fund a research on cannabis strains to improve quality of the produce and develop Cannabis-based products that is suitable for Thai market in hope to create a new cash crops for the farmers.