Researchers from UBON RATCHATHANI RAJABHAT UNIVERSITY University won the Bronze Award at the 2023 Research Fair, showcasing their work on bee breed development with AI technology, uplifting the nation's bee farmers.

National Research Expo 2023 (Thailand Research Expo Award 2023) "Drive research Towards a New Era Economy, Creating a Sustainable Thailand" by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (NRCT), held between 7-11 August 2023 at the Centara Grand Hotel. and Bangkok Convention Center, Central World, Bangkok, UBON RATCHATHANI RAJABHAT UNIVERSITY by Assistant Professor Female veterinarian Dr. Sureerat Butphrom, Vice President, led the research and development institute team. along with a team of researchers joining the exhibition and showcasing research results This National Research Fair In addition to a variety of research exhibitions. There will also be a selection of research works exhibited at the event to receive prizes.

From the selection of research results that have an outstanding presentation process in various formats and can be linked to the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR). In this event, UBON RATCHATHANI RAJABHAT UNIVERSITY have submitted research papers to participate in the selection process With outstanding work, interesting and able to continue. As a result, the research of Prof. Dr. Praphan Triyasut, researcher of the Research Institute of UBON RATCHATHANI RAJABHAT UNIVERSITY and his team   won the Bronze Award on the Highlight Stage at the National Research Expo 2023.

Research results on “The development of bee species with AI (Artificial insemination) technology to raise the level of bee farmers in Thailand” under the project “Developing good quality honey from Buckfast bee species To raise the level of bee farmers in Thailand, ARDA is committed to supporting agricultural research funds. to enhance the lives of Thai farmers in all dimensions UBON RATCHATHANI RAJABHAT UNIVERSITY One of the agencies selected received a trophy and certificate from the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.

Dr. Praphan said that the research results of "Developing Bee Breeds with AI Technology to Elevate Thailand's Bee Farmers" came from studying Buckfast bees (Apis mellifera : ARDA 1), which are hybrid bees. It was developed using AI (Artificial insemination) technology to produce good queen bees using artificial mixers. able to produce good breeds of queens throughout the year Using artificial insemination technology to produce a good breed of queen bees. From the bee breeder population Am ligustica and Am carnica, with research grants from the Agricultural Research Development Agency (AGRA) fiscal year 2020. Research results from the cooperation of UBON RATCHATHANI RAJABHAT UNIVERSITY Chulalongkorn University University of Phayao and Chiang Mai Healthy Products Co., Ltd.

for Buckfast bees It has outstanding special features: fertile eggs, strong population of worker bees. Large body size, tame, not aggressive, high yield of honey From field data collection in the real farming area of Thanachart Bee Farm in Kantharalak district Sisaket Province Participating in the Buckfast hybrid beekeeping pilot project in 2022-2023, it was found that bees can grow well. Healthy worker bee population And the honey yield is 30% higher than the original breed, which is very satisfactory for beekeepers.

The researchers are very proud. who received an award to guarantee success this time Because the main objective is to want to promote create awareness and expanding the production of Buckfast bee species (Apis mellifera: ARDA 1) into commercial production for Thai beekeepers in different regions, increasing options for farmers to have a variety of bee species Responding to the needs of today's farmers and climate change. and the proudest is that our research helps beekeepers "More income" because it can increase the cycle of collecting honey to sell a lot more.