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NANOTEC helps Thailand’s agriculture and agri-food sector unlock value with green extraction, nano-enabled ingredients, and manufacturable formulations linking lab R&D to pilot and industry scale with clear, decision-ready data.

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Introduction

Thailand’s agriculture and food economy is rich in biodiversity and world-class produce but global markets now expect more than commodity quality. Buyers look for clean-label ingredients, measurable benefits, traceable sustainability, and dependable shelf-life. Producers, in turn, need reliable processes that raise margins from existing crops and by-products, backed by data that satisfies customers and regulators.

NANOTEC’s R&D Services for the Agriculture & Agri-Food Industry are designed for this reality. Under our strategic focus on Agriculture and Food, we concentrate on a practical toolkit, chelation technology and formulation, nanoemulsion and formulation, site-specific controlled release, mycotoxin binders, and smart agriculture sensors and move outcomes from lab to pilot to field with partners across the country. The program emphasizes solutions that strengthen Thailand’s export competitiveness while supporting climate-resilient, resource-efficient production.

Why work with NANOTEC

• Clear, focused core technologies. Our Agriculture & Food focus centers on five areas that directly affect yield, quality, and safety: chelation formulation, nanoemulsion formulation, site-specific controlled release, mycotoxin binders, and smart agriculture sensors.
• From concept to use. We co-develop formulations and devices in the lab, scale them to pilot lots suitable for field trials, and work with grower and feed networks to validate performance in practice.
• Ecosystem connections. We collaborate with agricultural innovation centers and industrial partners to transfer know-how and extend results into real use, including activities that showcase and expand collaboration with domestic and international stakeholders.
• Value and quality. Workstreams are organized to help partners increase yield and value, enhance product consistency, and utilize by-products more effectively.

Pain points we address

Market and production trends highlighted in national briefings point to three broad pressures:

1. Export markets are becoming stricter and more competitive. Producers must differentiate with higher quality, safety, and performance without relying on costly inputs.
2. Demographics and climate. Thailand’s farm sector is aging while climate variability is increasing; inputs must be efficient, reliable, and easy to apply.
3. Value creation. There is an urgent need to upgrade commodities and convert agro by-products into profitable ingredients and formulations.

Our R&D services tackle those pressures with concrete, industry-facing work.

What we can build together

1) Plant-side solutions (crop production)

• Chelation technology & formulation
  Develop chelated nutrient products with improved stability and plant availability. Formulations are engineered for practicable mixing, transport, and application.
• Nanoemulsion foliar sprays
  Create fine, uniform dispersions that spread well on leaves, helping actives deposit and persist where needed.
• Site-specific controlled release
  Prototype delivery systems that time nutrient or active release to crop demand, minimizing loss and supporting consistent growth.

These plant-side solutions are advanced with partners to high technology readiness and prepared for field validation with growers.

2) Animal-side solutions (livestock & feed)

• Micronutrient innovations designed for better uptake and stability in feed systems.
• Functional feed concepts that support productivity and health.
• Mycotoxin binding approaches to help manage feed quality risks.

The emphasis here is commercial readiness moving from lab concept to practical, scalable formulations used by industry.

3) Value addition to agricultural products & by-products

• Process know-how to help agro-processors turn by-products into value-added inputs for agri-food applications.
• Formulation support so extracted ingredients are compatible with downstream products and logistics.

4) Smart agriculture sensors

• Nano-sensor concepts and devices for parameters relevant to crop and livestock management. These tools complement formulation solutions and enable data-supported decisions on farms and in processing.

Collaboration snapshots

• Regional co-development on herbal/agri applications. NANOTEC teams have worked with provincial agriculture and innovation centers to transfer extraction and formulation know-how, co-develop product prototypes, and engage local grower communities.
• Business and accelerator linkages. We host international delegations to explore co-development and validation opportunities, broadening pathways for Thai partners to continue R&D, testing, and adoption.

Service tracks & deliverables

Track A — Feasibility & scoping

• Fit analysis: determine whether chelation, nanoemulsion, controlled release, mycotoxin binders, or sensors are appropriate for your goals.
• TRL planning: set lab, pilot, and field milestones.

Deliverables: concept brief, candidate approach, test plan, estimated timeline.

Track B — Laboratory prototyping

• Prepare lab batches of chelated nutrients, nanoemulsion foliar products, controlled-release candidates, or mycotoxin binders.
• Build sensor elements when relevant.

Deliverables: prototype samples; lab data (e.g., dispersion/compatibility observations and basic stability where applicable).

Track C — Pilot preparation & field validation

• Scale prototypes to pilot lots.
• Coordinate with growers, feed partners, or test sites to run field trials; collect structured data.

Deliverables: pilot lots; field test protocols; interim and final summaries; consolidated performance dashboard.

Track D — Manufacturing readiness & transfer

• Compile a manufacturing dossier with recommended ingredients, unit operations, process windows, and in-process checks.
• Provide onsite or remote technical training.

Deliverables: tech-transfer file; SOP recommendations; training records.

Note: Safety and quality considerations are embedded throughout. Documentation is collated so you can proceed with your own production or contract manufacturing.

Typical engagement flow

1. Discovery call – Share your crop/animal targets, constraints, and target markets.
2. Scope & quote – We propose a fit-for-purpose pathway using one or more of our core technologies.
3. Prototype cycles – Short, data-driven iterations to converge on robust formulations or sensor concepts.
4. Pilot + field – Prepare pilot lots and evaluate them with growers or feed partners.
5. Transfer – Deliver the manufacturing-ready package and support your scale-up.

What success looks like

• Better efficiency: nutrients or actives delivered where and when they matter.
• Higher, more consistent quality: improved uniformity and stability.
• Stronger market position: value-added products and documented performance that resonate with buyers.
• Practical adoption: prototypes proven in field conditions with clear operating windows.

Who should use this service

• Fertilizer, soil, and foliar input producers seeking chelation, nanoemulsion, or controlled-release advances.
• Feed and animal-health companies pursuing micronutrient innovations or mycotoxin management.
• Agro-processors wanting to upgrade by-products into profitable inputs.
• Plant factory operators, growers’ groups, and ag-tech startups needing sensors to monitor conditions and improve decisions.
• Public agencies and universities building demonstration projects with national impact.

Suggested links

• Green Extraction & Herbal Extract R&D – for partners developing botanical ingredients that support agri-food applications.
• Water & Environment R&D – for collaborations around water quality tools and solutions.
• Health Test Kit R&D – for stakeholders evaluating rapid tests connected to agricultural or food-chain health.

Contact us

Tell us the crop or livestock system you serve, your performance goals (yield, quality, safety, or value), and the form factor you have in mind (fertilizer, foliar spray, feed additive, binder, or sensor). The NANOTEC Service Desk will respond with a tailored scoping proposal and next steps for lab, pilot, and field.

At a glance: our Agriculture & Food toolkit

• Chelation technology & formulation
• Nanoemulsion & formulation
• Site-specific controlled release
• Mycotoxin binders
• Smart agriculture sensors

By focusing on these proven levers and working shoulder-to-shoulder with producers, NANOTEC helps Thailand’s agriculture and agri-food sector compete on value, quality, and reliability turning scientific capability into field-tested solutions and real economic gains.