In a strategic collaboration, Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) had a discussion to team up with the PT Sumitomo Corporation and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) to advance the integration of information technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) in agriculture. This partnership was discussed during an audience held on Thursday, 29 August 2024, in the Venture Room, AGLC Building, with the representatives from Sumitomo, NTT, along with the dean, vice-dean, head of departments, and head of units in Faculty of Agriculture UGM.
The Sleman Regency Millennial Farmer Economic Empowerment Team, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, chaired by Dody Kastono, S.P., M.P., received an award as “Strategic Partner for Human Resource Development for Millennial Farmers in Sleman Regency”. The award was given by the Regent of Sleman, Dra. Hj. Kustini Sri Purnomo, at the Sleman Multipurpose Building in the Acceleration event for 1000 Sleman Millennial Farmers Towards Downstream Agricultural Products on Wednesday, 31 July 2024.
Faculty of Agriculture UGM officially welcomed new students on Wednesday, 31 July 2024 with a symbolic opening by the Dean of the UGM Faculty of Agriculture, Ir. Jaka Widada, M.P., Ph.D. On this occasion, the Dean welcomed 599 new students from the Faculty of Agriculture UGM class of 2024. The event name was PIONIR Organik 2024, a series of students event to welcome new students annually.
“Welcome to all new students at the UGM Faculty of Agriculture. “By welcoming you here, I hope you can all learn to be responsible students and have integrity” said the Dean.