Lentera DESA UGM, in collaboration with the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies (CIPS), organized an initiative to gather stories from inspiring farmers to strengthen the MAPAN (Masa Depan Pangan/Future of Food) movement on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Focusing on millennial farmers, this event serves as concrete evidence of how field success stories can be translated into national policy recommendations.

MAPAN is a movement initiated by Center for Indonesian Policy Studies that aims to transform Indonesia’s food narrative through the principle “from real stories to evidence, from evidence to collective action.” The initiative identifies innovative agricultural practices from real farmers, analyzes them as empirical evidence, and promotes them as scalable models for public policy. MAPAN seeks to improve productivity, expand farmers’ financial access, and strengthen sustainable markets while addressing challenges such as youth urbanization and land degradation. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) proudly announces the opportunity for international students and foreign citizens to join the Summer Course on Sustainable Tropical Agriculture & Fisheries 2026. Carrying the theme “Reimagining Tropical Farming and Fisheries for the New Generation”, the program aims to introduce tropical agriculture and fisheries through interactive learning, cultural exchange, global collaboration, and direct field experiences in Indonesia.

The program will take place from 6–17 July 2026, offering two formats: the Hybrid Program, which combines online learning with onsite field experiences in Yogyakarta, and the Fully Online Program, enabling participants to join entirely online from anywhere in the world. read more

On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FisTx Indonesia. This milestone marks a significant step in reinforcing the implementation of the tridharma perguruan tinggi, particularly through impactful internship programs and collaborative research and development on Nile tilapia and black tiger shrimp seed.

The signing ceremony was attended by Prof. Subejo, S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, and Collaboration; Prof. Dr. Ir. Alim Isnansetyo, M.Sc., Head of the Department of Fisheries; and Dr.rer.nat. Riza Yuliratno Setiawan, S.Kel., M.Sc., Secretary of the Department of Fisheries. Their presence underscored UGM’s commitment to expanding collaboration with industry partners, enabling students and faculty members to gain direct experience in advancing sustainable fisheries innovation. read more