The Agricultural Extension and Communication Study Program (PKP), under the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), successfully held the grand culmination of Pagelaran Kasepuluh 2026 on Sunday, October 25. Carrying the theme “A Decade of IMPACT,” the event marked ten years of the program’s journey while serving as a platform to encourage young people to develop creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills relevant to sustainable agricultural development.
Held at the A1 KPTU Building, 3rd Floor, Faculty of Agriculture UGM, and broadcast online via Zoom and YouTube, the event featured a series of activities, including Jejak Karya, Xplore, the News Anchor Competition, the Essay Competition, and SpeakXperience. Through these activities, participants gained deeper insights into the field of agricultural extension and communication while exploring the critical role of communication in supporting the transformation of the agricultural sector.
The event commenced with opening remarks from the Chairperson of the Organizing Committee, Alifiya Chairani, followed by addresses from Ratih Ineke Wati, S.P., M.Agr., Ph.D., Head of the Agricultural Extension and Communication Study Program; Dyah Woro Untari, S.P., M.P., representing the Head of the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics; and Subejo, S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM. Following the opening ceremony and the symbolic celebration of a decade of Pagelaran Kasepuluh, participants joined the Xplore and Jejak Karya sessions, which showcased academic activities and student practicum outputs from the PKP Study Program.
Through these activities, participants gained an understanding of the broad scope of agricultural extension and communication, which extends beyond agricultural production to encompass information dissemination, community empowerment, farmer capacity building, and the development of effective communication strategies that support social change within the agricultural sector.
One of the highlights of Pagelaran Kasepuluh 2026 was the final round of the Essay Competition and News Anchor Competition, bringing together high school and vocational school students from various regions across Indonesia. In the Essay Competition, first place was awarded to Tim Swakarya Tani from MAN 2 Tulungagung, followed by Tim Myco-Scan from MAN 1 Malang City in second place, and Tim Bali Bertani Singaraja from SMA Negeri 3 Singaraja in third place.
Meanwhile, in the News Anchor Competition, Akbar Maimun from MAN 2 Kediri City secured first place, followed by Maola Rahma from SMK Negeri 1 Cimahi in second place and Fasya Hani Harisma from SMA Negeri 1 Banyuwangi in third place. The competition provided participants with an opportunity to demonstrate their critical thinking, writing, and public communication abilities.
In addition to the competitions, Pagelaran Kasepuluh 2026 featured a SpeakXperience session titled “Are Public Speakers Born or Made?”, presented by Afrizal Prasadana, S.I.Kom., M.Han., and moderated by Ulin Nuha Diah Wulandari, S.P., M.Sc. The discussion emphasized that public speaking is a skill that can be cultivated through continuous learning and practice. Various aspects of effective communication, including vocal techniques, nervousness management, eye contact, and intonation, were highlighted as essential components of professional communication.
The session also underscored that communication competence is a strategic skill required by young people to build networks, convey ideas persuasively, and create positive impacts across multiple sectors, including agriculture and community development.
As it enters its second decade, Pagelaran Kasepuluh continues to demonstrate its commitment to serving as a platform for learning, creativity, and youth capacity development. Through the theme “A Decade of IMPACT,” the event reaffirmed that contributions to sustainable agriculture can be realized not only through technological innovation but also through effective communication, creative ideas, and interdisciplinary collaboration that drive meaningful change for society.
The event also supported the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2: Zero Hunger, by promoting agricultural knowledge and communication to support sustainable agriculture; SDG 4: Quality Education, by fostering creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills among young people; SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, by strengthening competencies relevant to future employment; SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, by encouraging creative and innovative ideas in agriculture; SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, by providing opportunities for students from different regions to participate and exchange ideas; and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, by fostering collaboration among universities, schools, and other stakeholders to advance sustainable agricultural development.
Authors: Vincentia Yuvika Geraldine, Beny Nabila Happy Fauziah
Editor: Tantriani
Documentation: Pagelaran Kasepuluh Team