The Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) recently held a “Walking for health” or “Jalan Sehat” as part of its 78th anniversary celebration and to support the Health Promoting University (HPU) program. The event was a key feature of the Faculty’s Family Gathering, which took place on Sunday, 22 September 2024. The walk was officially launched with a brief speech by the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Ir. Jaka Widada, M.P., Ph.D.

“Through this Jalan Sehat, we hope all participants will feel healthier, and we look forward to seeing many winners of the door prizes in this joyful event,” said the Dean as he opened the walk, which brought together faculty members and their families. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) recently held its 14th National Seminar on Agricultural Research (Semnashas XIV) as part of the Faculty’s 78th anniversary celebrations. The seminar focused on the socio-economic aspects of agriculture, emphasizing the optimization of land use and adaptation to climate change as key components in achieving food sovereignty.

Participants from various backgrounds, including academics, students, and agricultural practitioners, gathered to discuss a wide range of pressing issues in the sector, such as gender in agriculture, the role of information technology, commodity pricing and production, and global climate change adaptation strategies. read more

On Sunday, 22 September 2024, the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) hosted a Family Gathering event to celebrate its 78th anniversary. The event brought together over 700 participants, including faculty members, staff, their families, and students. It served as a platform for strengthening relationships and reminiscing about shared experiences, as highlighted by Dr. Makruf Nurudin, S.P., M.P., Chair of the 78th Anniversary Organizing Committee.

“The most important moment today is the opportunity to reconnect with one another, which we should be grateful for and use to reminisce. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of this event,” said Dr. Makruf. read more