During the Faculty Work Meeting (Rapat Kerja Fakultas – RKF) held on Friday, 9 August 2024, Leaders of the Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) highlighted the importance of involving junior faculty members in various forms of research. Prof. Subejo, S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, and Collaboration, emphasized that young faculty are encouraged to engage in research through research grants.

“The junior faculty research grant program is a comprehensive initiative aimed at ensuring young lecturers can carry out research, even if they have limited access to funding from the university or from the Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education,” explained Prof. Subejo. read more

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