The Community Service–Community Empowerment Learning Program of Universitas Gadjah Mada (KKN-PPM UGM) “Melukis Pakis” carried out a community empowerment program in Ketundan and Kragilan Villages, Pakis Subdistrict, Magelang Regency, Central Java. This initiative adopted the theme “Optimization of Integrated Agricultural Land Potential Based on Technology and Local Wisdom for the Empowerment of Smart Villages and Raising Awareness of Oral Health Risks in the Communities of Ketundan and Kragilan Villages, Pakis Subdistrict, Magelang Regency, Central Java” with Field Supervisor (DPL) Budi Rodestawati, S.Kp.G., M.P.H. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) officially launched the 2025 Summer Course on Sustainable Tropical Agriculture (SC-STA 2025) on Monday, August 4, 2025, with a series of field visits to educational sites across Yogyakarta. The program welcomed international students from various countries, including Singapore, Bangladesh, Gambia, and the Philippines, some currently studying abroad and others in Indonesia.

On the first day, participants embarked on field visits to several locations that showcase local agricultural systems and processing industries. These included the surjan rice field system in Kulon Progo and agro-industrial activities in Bantul Regency. The entire program was guided by lecturers from Faperta UGM: Wahyu Dwi Saputra, S.T.P., M.Agr.Sc., Ph.D., and Agung Dian Kharisma, S.Pd., M.Biotech., Ph.D. read more

Vice Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Nezar Patria, delivered a keynote speech at the 2025 PPSMB Pionir Organik Motivation Seminar held by the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, at the Prof. Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium. The seminar, themed “Collaboration of Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Sustainable Agro-Maritime Transformation”, highlighted the importance of digital technology and AI mastery for the next generation of agricultural leaders in Indonesia. read more