NCKU’s events for local farmers and food producers-國立成功大學永續發展SDGs

2.5.2 Events for local farmers and food producers

Events for local farmers and food producers

2.5.2

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NCKU’s events for local farmers and food producers

National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) uses a “teaching × community settings × public outreach” model to serve as a knowledge bridge between local producers and the university.

Smart Agriculture Course: Data Science in Breeding
In summer 2024, it offered “Smart Agriculture: Applications of R Software in Crop Trait Improvement,” showcasing a talent pipeline that applies data science to breeding practice, with auditing encouraged.

USR Course: Symbiotic Food Era – Farm-to-Table Engagement
In the same year, the USR course record “Symbiotic Food Era: Connecting Farm and Table” documents young farmers in Nanmeili engaging elders in dialogue, introducing rice and water caltrop varieties and friendly (environmentally benign) farming, bringing field knowledge and a sustainability mindset into the community.

NCKU Museum Initiatives: Smart Aquaculture and Climate Adaptation
Additionally, the NCKU Museum organized the visit/lecture “My Favorite Shrimp: Key Capabilities for Black Tiger Shrimp Broodstock Conservation and Fully Indoor Smart Aquaculture,” promoting high-biosecurity systems and smart aquaculture thinking; it also launched “Community-based Climate-Change Adaptation Planning for Qigu,” fostering public participation in local climate adaptation.

2024 Smart Agriculture: Application of R Software in Crop Trait Improvement (Audit Available):

NCKU, in collaboration with the World Vegetable Center, organized the 2024 Summer Intensive Course on Smart Agriculture, themed “Application of R Software in Crop Trait Improvement.” The course provides participants with fundamental knowledge and an understanding of emerging fields in plant phenomics and data processing. Using R software, students learn about image analysis, machine learning, and deep learning, with applications in crop breeding, precision agriculture, and postharvest phenotyping. The program also actively encourages auditing, broadening access to agricultural innovation.

Symbiotic Food Era: Connecting Farms and Tables:

In 2024, NCKU organized the event “Symbiotic Food Era: Connecting Farms and Tables”, which was freely open to community residents, local farmers, and students and staff. The event facilitated sharing and dialogue, allowing participants to better understand the origins of agricultural products and the stories behind the ingredients, while also promoting direct connections between farms and dining tables. This initiative not only supported local farmers in promoting their produce but also advanced food and agricultural education and fostered community interaction, showcasing the university’s active role in sustainable agriculture and food security education.

The Shrimp I Promote: Key Innovations in Giant Tiger Prawn Conservation Breeding and Fully Indoor Smart Aquaculture:

In 2024, NCKU held the lecture “The Shrimp I Promote,” focusing on grass shrimp conservation breeding and the future of fully indoor smart aquaculture. The event, led by NCKU aquaculture experts and graduate students, discussed the challenges facing the shrimp industry and cutting-edge technologies in smart farming. It attracted participation from both academia and local aquaculture practitioners. The lecture was free of charge, fostering exchange and knowledge transfer between local fish farmers and research teams, helping farmers enhance professional skills and keep pace with sustainable aquaculture trends.

Community-Based Climate Change Adaptation Planning in Qigu District:

In 2024, NCKU organized the lecture “Community-Based Climate Change Adaptation Planning in Qigu.” The event brought together experts, scholars, and local residents to discuss the impacts of climate change on Qigu’s ecosystem, agriculture, fisheries, and community development. The lecture focused on how communities can strengthen resilience against climate shocks through planning and adaptation while ensuring the sustainable management of agricultural and fishery industries. The event was free and open to the community and local farmers and fishers, fostering knowledge exchange and local participation to help them gain practical adaptation methods.

2.5.1 Access to food security knowledge

2.5.3 University access to local farmers and food producers