Prof. Subejo, S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., a Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) in the field of Extension and Communication, addressed key issues and strategies to achieve national food self-sufficiency amidst global challenges. This was conveyed by Prof. Subejo during a national discussion held by the Gerakan Peduli Tani Nelayan (GPTN) with the theme “The Road to Indonesia’s Food Sovereignty” on Friday, 8 November 2024 via Zoom Meeting.

According to Prof. Subejo, the increasing demand for food driven by population growth is a major challenge that must be addressed seriously. Additionally, the phenomena of land grabbing and green capitalism are exacerbating the situation, as they often contradict the principles of food sovereignty, which prioritize the welfare of local farmers and equitable food access. read more

The Community Service Team from the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), implemented a Digital Literacy and Nile Tilapia Cultivation Assistance program for fish farmers in Kalurahan Tirtoadi, Kapanewon Mlati, Sleman Regency. This program runs for six months, from May to November 2024.

The activity was led by Mgs. Muhammad Prima P., M.Sc., Ph.D., a lecturer at Faperta UGM, with support from eight lecturers from the Department of Agricultural Economics and Social Sciences and the Department of Fisheries, along with undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students from the Faculty of Agriculture. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) held a graduation ceremony for 140 undergraduate students in the first graduation period of the 2024/2025 academic year on Wednesday, 20 November 2024. The graduates comprised 40 male and 100 female students who earned their respective degrees in Fisheries and Agriculture. One of the graduates, Fika Tri Andaini (from the Agricultural Microbiology study program), was named the best graduate at the faculty level with a cumulative GPA of 3.90, completing her studies in 4 years, 1 month, and 1 day. read more