Prof. Ir. Achmadi Priyatmojo, M.Sc., Ph.D., also known as Prof. Ipik, a Professor in the Field of Plant Pests and Diseases at the Faculty of Agriculture, Gadjah Mada University (UGM), and the General Secretary of the Indonesian Phytopathology Society, made a significant contribution at The 10th International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC 2024). In his presentation titled “Interference of Climate Change on Plant-Pathogen Interaction: A Case Study on Coffee Leaf Rust Disease,” he highlighted the impact of climate change on coffee leaf rust disease.
On Monday, 18 November, 2024, the Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) held a public lecture for the “Introduction to Agricultural Science” (PIP) course at the Prof. Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium. The guest lecture featured Yosef Adhitya Duta Dewangga, Founder & CEO of PT. Inamas Sintesis Teknologi (INASTEK), known as Duta, who presented the topic “Plant Factory with Artificial Lighting (PFAL) Blockchain.” The session was attended by students of the Faculty of Agriculture.
During Mid-Semester Exams, Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada relaunched Pondasi UTS program to support students during exams period. The program has been running from April 14 to April 25, 2025. From 6:30 AM, 200 portions of food are served to support student well-being and preparedness for exams. The program is supported by various parties to ensure its success.
Pondasi UTS program which has been running since 2023, has received positive responses from students. Many of them feel greatly helped with free breakfast and drinks before exams. With academic pressure mounting in tight schedule, students often skip breakfast for studying.