Food security remains a critical issue in Indonesia, heavily reliant on a deep understanding of plant pathology—a field focused on diagnosing and managing plant diseases, especially in essential crops. The Haryono Semangun Award (HSA) 2024, themed “Plant Pathology as the Foundation for Food Security in the Era 5.0”, aims to introduce plant pathology to a broader audience. The event honors the late Prof. Dr. Ir. Haryono Semangun, an esteemed Professor of Plant Pathology at UGM, whose contributions to the field remain an enduring inspiration. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture UGM has once again implemented the Pondasi Program to support students during the Midterm Exams (UTS), which took place from 30 September  to 11 October 2024. Every day, this program provided 200 free breakfast portions, aiming to enhance student welfare and readiness for exams. The program received support from various donors, including the Rahmat Foundation, which played a significant role in making this initiative possible.

During the 78th Anniversary Open Senate Meeting of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM, Ir. Jaka Widada, M.P., Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM, shared insights about the Pondasi Program. read more

During the Faculty Work Meeting (Rapat Kerja Fakultas – RKF) held on Friday, 9 August 2024, Leaders of the Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) highlighted the importance of involving junior faculty members in various forms of research. Prof. Subejo, S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, and Collaboration, emphasized that young faculty are encouraged to engage in research through research grants.

“The junior faculty research grant program is a comprehensive initiative aimed at ensuring young lecturers can carry out research, even if they have limited access to funding from the university or from the Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education,” explained Prof. Subejo. read more