Soil Digest Wins 1st Prize in the Industrial Category at the Rice Innovation Awards 2026

Another Proud Achievement for SAS
Dr. Wichian Yongmanitchai
Researcher and Product Developer of Soil Digest

Soil Digest is an innovative microbial solution developed to accelerate the decomposition of rice stubble and straw, providing a practical approach to reducing agricultural burning.

“Winner of the 1st Prize”
in the Industrial Category at the Rice Innovation Awards 2026, organized by the National Innovation Agency (Public Organization), or NIA.

This achievement is a source of great pride for everyone at SAS. It reflects our commitment to applying research, knowledge, and technology to the development of practical innovations.

It also marks another important milestone for SAS in creating valuable innovations that contribute to Thailand’s agricultural and industrial sectors.

More Than Just an Award
For SAS, this recognition represents much more than an award.

“Innovation is not measured solely by how new an idea is, but by its ability to transform knowledge into real value and practical applications.”

Winning 1st Prize in the Industrial Category demonstrates SAS’s continued commitment to developing innovations that address the needs of the agricultural sector, create added value, and contribute to the advancement of Thai industry.

SAS Is Committed to Driving Innovation
We believe that research is a fundamental foundation for sustainable innovation.

SAS continues to develop new products and solutions by integrating Research & Development (R&D) with practical applications, transforming research-based knowledge into innovations that can deliver tangible benefits in real-world situations.

Thank You for Your Support
SAS would like to express our sincere appreciation to the National Innovation Agency (NIA), the judging committee, the Thai Rice Foundation under Royal Patronage, distinguished experts, our partners, and every member of our team who has contributed to the development of Soil Digest and to this achievement.

This award is not the result of any one individual. It reflects the collaboration, trust, dedication, and commitment of everyone behind the project.

And This Is Not the End
For SAS, this award represents the beginning of our next step.

We will continue to create, develop, and advance innovative solutions that respond to the needs of farmers, industries, society, and Thailand, while contributing to sustainable growth and meaningful progress.

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