The Faculty of Agriculture UGM exhibited various agricultural innovations at the Agrifest 2024 event which took place at the Agrotechnology Innovation Center (PIAT) UGM in Brebah, Sleman. This event was attended by various groups such as students, farmers, researchers, and the general public who are interested in the development of agricultural technology.

Among the innovations displayed was Malika Soybean which is a black soybean that has a high content of antioxidants, protein, and other contents. In addition, there was also an innovation in stacking buckets (ember tumpuk) that are able to process organic waste into compost and Liquid Organic Fertilizer (POC). The other innovations displayed were  the ViVac+ vaccine, NitriQua probiotics, IWAQ probiotics, the Apps Village extension application,  insect dome  decoration, and the E-Nose innovation. read more

Faculty of Agriculture Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) announces the opening of a Japanese language class running from 2 September to 11 September 2024. This class is open to all UGM students across various faculties and schools and will be taught by two students from Yamagata University, Japan.

On Tuesday, 3 September 2024, the Faculty of Agriculture UGM officially welcomed Rina Shirahata and Haruka Ishiguro from Yamagata University, who will be teaching the Japanese language classes. Rina Shirahata is from the Art Major at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, while Haruka Ishiguro is from the Mass Media Communication Major at the same faculty. read more

Faculty of Agriculture Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) just held its annual Kenal Kebun 2024 event, held in two phases from 23-25 August and 30 August 30 to 1 September 2024. This year’s program saw participation from 384 local students and 9 international students from the ASEAN International Mobility Student (AIMS) program, hailing from Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, and Laos.

Kenal Kebun 2024 aims to provide students with direct, hands-on experience in the cultivation and processing of tea and cocoa, commodities not commonly encountered on campus. Prof. Subejo S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, and Cooperation, highlighted the value of this initiative. “This is an exceptional opportunity for students to experience agricultural practices firsthand, enriching their theoretical knowledge with practical insights,” said Prof. Subejo. read more