A significant milestone marked the opening of the integrated celebration of the 80th Anniversary and XVI Lustrum of the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM). As a tangible demonstration of its commitment to delivering research-based innovations that benefit society, Faperta UGM held the first harvest of premium hybrid melons developed through the faculty’s internal research on Friday, July 10, 2026. The harvesting event took place at the Greenhouse Facility of the A1 Building, Faculty of Agriculture UGM. read more

Lentera DESA of the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), participated as a facilitator in the Agri Training Camp (ATC) activity organized by the Agricultural Training Center (BAPELTAN) of Central Java. This batch of the ATC activity was attended by high school (SMA/MA/SMK) students collaborating with Islamic boarding schools (pondok pesantren) in Purworejo Regency.

During the event held on June 23, 2026, Lentera DESA dispatched two facilitators to assist and guide the participants throughout the sessions. The presence of the Faperta UGM team was focused on fostering an understanding of sustainable food self-sufficiency and the importance of sustainability in agricultural sector development through technological and educational approaches. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture, Gadjah Mada University (Faperta UGM) hosted a Seminar on the Validity Test of the Draft Law on the Third Amendment to Law Number 19 of 2013 concerning the Protection and Empowerment of Farmers, organized by Committee II of the Regional Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia (DPD RI) on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 in the Seminar Room, Building A1, 3rd Floor. This activity was also attended by the Deputy Chair of Committee II of the DPD RI A. Abd. Waris Halid, S.S., M.M., members of Committee II, academics, practitioners, students, and farmer representatives. read more