The series of the Workshop on Preparedness and Management of Huanglongbing (HLB) on the second day, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, continued with field sessions, discussions, and interactive workshops involving academics, researchers, and innovative farmers. This agenda emphasized the importance of cross-sector collaboration in facing the threat of citrus HLB disease while strengthening agricultural human resource capacity.
The field session was guided by Alan Soffan, S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Faculty of Agriculture UGM), who led participants in direct discussions regarding crop management practices and pest control strategies in the field. After the lunch break, the activity continued with a presentation by Dr. agr. Ir. Sri Peni Wastutiningsih (Faculty of Agriculture UGM) on extension and the delivery of information regarding pest services and agricultural practices. She emphasized the importance of effective communication between extension workers and farmers to ensure that innovations are implemented sustainably.
