Lentera DESA demonstrated its active role in supporting the institutional strengthening of local agriculture by serving as a facilitator in the Orchid Commodity Horticulture Agribusiness Training. This training was organized by the UPTD Agricultural Human Resource Development Center (BPSDMP) of the Department of Agriculture and Food Security of DIY on Friday, August 7, 2026, located at BPSDMP DIY, Jaranan, Panggungharjo, Sewon, Bantul.

On this occasion, Lentera DESA was entrusted to deliver the material “Group Dynamics and Institutional Strengthening of Farmer Groups.” The material was presented in an innovative way using a combination of presentations, case studies, and various interactive and participatory games. This approach was implemented to make the learning process more enjoyable, easy to understand, and capable of encouraging the active engagement of all participants. read more

Hasna Imtiyaz Hanun, a 2023 Agronomy student from the Faculty of Agriculture, Gadjah Mada University, successfully completed an internship at PT. Lentera Agropedia Nusantara from February to June 2026. This activity was carried out under the academic guidance of Dr. Ir. Endang Sulistyaningsih, M.Sc. and field supervision by Ardy Kisworo.

Hasna chose PT. Lentera Agropedia Nusantara because the company develops melon and leafy vegetable cultivation using a greenhouse-based hydroponic system. This soilless technology cultureCombined with IoT, it enables year-round production without seasonal constraints or attacks by plant pests. This innovation is the answer to the challenges of global food demand. read more

Citrus fruit is one of the leading horticultural commodities in Indonesia, with a total production reaching 2.45 million tons in 2024 and an economic value surpassing IDR 53.4 trillion. However, the sustainability of the livelihoods of most smallholder citrus farmers is now threatened by Huanglongbing (HLB) disease, also known as Citrus Vein Phloem Degeneration (CVPD), caused by the bacterium ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ (CLas). In response to this destructive challenge, a research team from the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), has taken an active role in mitigation efforts to safeguard the national and global citrus industry. read more