The development of agricultural technology that meets local needs is a crucial step in boosting productivity and improving the welfare of farmers across Indonesia. This is the focus of a community service program (KKN) held in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) by the UGM KKN team “Sinergi Kolbano” in the second semester of 2024. The program aims to introduce practical agricultural solutions tailored to local conditions. One such initiative was the installation of a sprinkler irrigation system for crop watering in the village of Ofu, Kolbano District, South Central Timor Regency, NTT, led by Hanan Ammar Raihan, an Agronomy student from the 2021 class. read more

Mahmudi, S.P., M.Si., President Director of PT Sinergi Gula Nusantara (PT SGN), was one of the guest speakers at the pre-graduation briefing for undergraduate students of the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Class of 2023/2024. During the session, Mahmudi shared valuable insights on how to become professional planters, highlighting key qualities and attitudes such as AKHLAK (integrity, competence, harmony, loyalty, adaptability, and collaboration).

In front of 286 prospective graduates gathered at the Prof. Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium, Mahmudi also shared his personal journey of hard work and determination that led him to his current role as President Director. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), in collaboration with PT Sinergi Gula Nusantara (PT SGN), has officially launched the Sugar Cane Learning Center-Corner (SCLC-Corner). The event was attended by Ir. Jaka Widada M.P., Ph.D., Dean of the Faperta UGM, Mr. Mahmudi, President Director of PT SGN, and Prof. Dr. Ir. Irham, M.Sc., Chairman of the Senate at the Faculty of Agriculture.

The launch marks an important milestone in Indonesia’s efforts toward achieving national sugar self-sufficiency. It also follows the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) titled “Tata Kelola Tebu Rakyat sebagai Upaya Penguatan Supply Bahan Baku Menuju Swasembada Gula Nasional 2028” held earlier on 2 July 2024. read more