The commitment to strengthening the protection and empowerment of Indonesian farmers has entered a strategic phase through the Harmonization of the Third Amendment Bill to Law Number 19 of 2013. The event, held at the DPD RI Building, featured Prof. Subejo, S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., Professor of the Faculty of Agriculture, Gadjah Mada University, as Coordinator of the Expert Team for Drafting the Bill. His presence emphasized the role of universities in overseeing public policies based on research and empirical experience. read more

The final day of the Advanced Training in Plant Health: From Field Surveillance to Molecular Technologies, organized by the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in collaboration with the World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg), took place on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The closing program was designed to provide participants with direct field experience while introducing them to Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage.

The group traveled to Dukun, Magelang, for a Farmer Visit. Participants engaged in discussions with Mr. Pulung Widi Handoko, S.P., a chili farmer and alumnus of the Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture UGM. He shared practical insights on the challenges of horticultural cultivation and the application of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) at the farmer level. The sense of camaraderie was further strengthened as participants enjoyed lunch together on-site. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), together with the World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg), concluded the Advanced Training in Plant Health: From Field Surveillance to Molecular Technologies with a cocktail dinner on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium, UGM. The closing event fostered a warm atmosphere of togetherness, enriched by cultural nuances as participants wore traditional attire from their respective regions.

The evening opened with a performance of the Tari Pendet dance by Prof. Ani Widiastuti and Ni Made Saveita Rajman, S.P., M.Sc., symbolizing cross-cultural unity. Traditional culinary delights added depth to the experience, including the Keraton Yogyakarta specialty Sangga Buana (Songgo Buwono), known for its philosophical meaning. read more