On Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, at 02:00 p.m., in Meeting Room 9, 2nd floor, Golden Jubilee Administration and Information Center Building, Kasetsart University, Bangkhen Campus, Dr. Chongrak Wachrinrat, Acting President of Kasetsart University along with the University Administrators, namely Asst. Prof. Dr. Jitsopin Meeraket, Assistant to the President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chamaipak Maiklad, Assistant to the President for International Affairs; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saowanuch Tawornpruek, Head of the Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Somchai Anusontpornperm, Lecturer from the Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture; Mrs. Hathaitus Semchuchot, Acting Director of International Affairs Division; and IAD representatives welcomed delegates from Sojitz Kaset Dee X Co., Ltd., led by Ms. Tomomi Arakawa, Director, Senior Managing Executive Officer, CDO, CIO; Mr. Ryosuke Hori, President of Sojitz Kaset Dee X Co., Ltd.; Mr. Yuzo Kuboyama, Manager Digital Business Promotion Section; Mr. Riku Matsumoto, Digital Business promotion Section Digital Dept 1; Mr. Supuk Laudee, Chief Operating Officer; and Ms. Busanee Nuchrungruang, Administrative Officer on the occasion of signing MoU between the two parties.

KDX is a company established in May 2024 and is engaged in the wholesale and retail of fertilizers and all types of agricultural products. Its office is located in the Sathon District, Bangkok. This time, the company's visit to KU is to sign an MoU with the Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture. The MoU outlines collaboration on experiments and research to increase cassava yields and support staff and students in participating in the learning, experiments, and research.

KDX's mission is to help improve the well-being of farmers in Thailand, as they face 4 main challenges: lack of financial resources, fragile supply networks, insufficient agricultural knowledge, and limited access to markets. After the welcome speech by Dr. Chongrak Wachrinrat and the presentation of company information by the KDX team, both parties signed an MoU and took group photos together.