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Sithiporn Kridakara
Agricultural scientist

Sithiporn Kridakara

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Promoting practical agricultural improvements in Thailand.

Maize cultivation · Rice research

Born
11 April 1883
Birthplace
Bangkok
Died
22 June 1971

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Sithiporn Kridakara

Sithiporn Kridakara was a Thai prince and agricultural reformer. Known as the Farmer Prince, he promoted crop diversification, poultry production and international rice research.

Early life

Engineering studies

Studied in England before returning to help manage his family’s lime business.

Career

  1. Farming career

    Agricultural experiments

    Tested crops and encouraged maize production for animal feed.

  2. 1949

    International Rice Commission

    Became its chairman.

  3. 1967

    Magsaysay Award

    Received the public-service award.

Selected work

Maize cultivation

Promoted Nicholson Yellow Dent corn.

Rice research

Advocated a research centre that helped lead to the International Rice Research Institute.

Beyond work

Family and farming

His wife’s need for country living helped deepen his interest in agriculture.

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