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Thai silk, long celebrated for its golden beauty, is now saving lives as medical-grade patches, artificial tissue, and joint treatments. Engineers at Chulalongkorn University are transforming this cultural treasure into FDA-registered innovations that help patients while boosting farmer incomes.
Three college students in India turned a weed-pulling robot idea into an AI platform that's helping thousands of farmers increase their harvests and incomes. Their secret? Listening to farmers for two years before building anything.
Researchers in Thailand are transforming golden Thai silk into medical innovations like pain-relief patches and injectable joint gels. The breakthrough could reduce Thailand's reliance on imported medical materials while boosting farmer incomes.
India's 2026 budget introduces AI-powered farming tools and coastal fisheries programs to boost rural incomes. The plan aims to transform Indian cashew and coconut into premium global brands by 2032.
India's 2026 budget targets higher farmer earnings by backing valuable crops like coconut, cashew, and cocoa instead of just rice and wheat. The plan includes $41 million for high-value agriculture and stronger fisheries support, helping 86% of farmers who own less than five acres.
Ethiopian farmers are earning 15% more for livestock tracked with simple QR code ear tags that show vaccination records and origins. The digital system is opening doors to global markets for rural communities that were previously shut out.