The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), welcomed 11th-grade students from Senior High School 1 Anjatan (SMA Negeri 1 Anjatan) Indramayu, as part of their Campus Study Visit held on Thursday, 10 January 2025, at the Prof. Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium. The visit aimed at introducing students to the various academic departments and flagship programs offered by the faculty, while also inspiring them to pursue higher education.

During the visit, the students were introduced to six departments within the faculty: the Department of Fisheries, Department of Agricultural Socioeconomics, Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Department of Soil Science, Department of Plant Protection, and the Department of Agronomy. The students were given the opportunity to learn more about the academic focus of each department, career prospects, and several flagship programs such as the Fast Track Program, International Undergraduate Class (IUC), scholarships, and student exchange programs. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), in collaboration with PT Indomarco Prismatama (Indomaret) and Sleman Millennial Farmers, held a socialization event for the Community Economic Development and Empowerment Program on Wednesday, 8 January 2025. This event followed the signing of a Cooperation Agreement (PKS) which took place the day before at the Faculty of Agriculture UGM.

The event was held at the Hall of the Agriculture, Food, and Fisheries Office of Sleman Regency and attended by various stakeholders, including representatives from Indomaret, the UGM Faculty of Agriculture mentoring team, Sleman Agriculture Office officials, Bank Indonesia, and 60 members of the Sleman Millennial Farmers group. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) and the UPT BPSDMP DIY have initiated a collaborative effort focusing on digital literacy training and research for agricultural extension agents and millennial farmers in the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY). The partnership was officially marked during a meeting held on Friday, 10 January 2025, led by Dr. Alia Bihrajihant Raya from Faperta UGM and Anita Windrati, S.P., M.MA, Head of UPT BPSDMP DIY.

Scheduled for implementation throughout 2025–2026, this collaboration aims to enhance digital literacy among agricultural stakeholders. Both institutions have committed to delivering training programs designed to build the digital capacity of extension workers and young farmers, helping them leverage technology to boost agricultural productivity. Dr. Raya highlighted the importance of digital skills in supporting agricultural development and food security in the region. read more