A team of academics and researchers led by Nur Ainun H.J. Pulungan, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., together with other expert lecturers and students from Faculty of Agriculture Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), conducted a training program titled “Rapid Assessment of Dryland Soil Fertility Using the Dryland Soil Testing Kit (PUTK)” in Loano, Purworejo. The training program spans eight months, from 29 February to 9 December 2024, and aims to enhance farmers’ capacity to assess soil fertility quickly and efficiently. read more

Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) continues to Play an Active Role in the Inter-University Flagship Program (PUAPT), particularly through the Food Security Working Group (WG). One of its main focuses is the development of research and innovation in the production of nutrient-rich and environmentally friendly rice, including the advancement of the food industry and agricultural down streaming. Flagship products, such as fortified rice to prevent stunting, are part of these efforts and align with Indonesia’s food security goals. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), in collaboration with PT Indomarco Prismatama (Indomaret) and Sleman Millennial Farmers, held a socialization event for the Community Economic Development and Empowerment Program on Wednesday, 8 January 2025. This event followed the signing of a Cooperation Agreement (PKS) which took place the day before at the Faculty of Agriculture UGM.

The event was held at the Hall of the Agriculture, Food, and Fisheries Office of Sleman Regency and attended by various stakeholders, including representatives from Indomaret, the UGM Faculty of Agriculture mentoring team, Sleman Agriculture Office officials, Bank Indonesia, and 60 members of the Sleman Millennial Farmers group. read more