Faculty of Agriculture Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) just held its annual Kenal Kebun 2024 event, held in two phases from 23-25 August and 30 August 30 to 1 September 2024. This year’s program saw participation from 384 local students and 9 international students from the ASEAN International Mobility Student (AIMS) program, hailing from Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, and Laos.

Kenal Kebun 2024 aims to provide students with direct, hands-on experience in the cultivation and processing of tea and cocoa, commodities not commonly encountered on campus. Prof. Subejo S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, and Cooperation, highlighted the value of this initiative. “This is an exceptional opportunity for students to experience agricultural practices firsthand, enriching their theoretical knowledge with practical insights,” said Prof. Subejo. read more

The Community Service Department of the Family of Agricultural Social Economics Students (KMSEP) at Faculty of Agriculture Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) recently held their annual Kidsfarm program at SD Negeri Potrojayan 2 in Prambanan, Sleman, Yogyakarta. This year’s event aimed to introduce the world of agriculture to elementary school students, focusing on cultivating interest in farming and addressing the pressing issue of low farmer regeneration in Indonesia.

The Kidsfarm program, now a staple of KMSEP’s community outreach efforts, specifically targeted fourth and fifth-grade students this year. The theme was the cultivation of kangkung (water spinach), a shift from last year’s focus on spinach. The program also included lessons on environmental sustainability, such as recycling waste into plant pots, to teach the importance of waste management alongside agricultural skills. read more

Faculty of Agriculture Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has received two plastic bottle collection bins from Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. This initiative is aimed at supporting waste management efforts, maintaining campus cleanliness, and raising awareness about the importance of recycling among students and academic staff.

The ceremonial installation of the bins took place on Tuesday, 27 August 2024, and was attended by representatives from Bank BRI, UGM officials, and several students. In his remarks, the President Director of Bank BRI emphasized the company’s commitment to environmental preservation and its role in raising public awareness about the importance of recycling. read more