For the first time, Faculty of Agriculture UGM and Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) conducted collaborative study focusing on nematodes. This was stated by Prof. Dr. Ir. Siwi Indarti, M.P., Professor in Agricultural Nematology, as the leader of the research team.

“After years of partnership between Faculty of Agriculture UGM and ACIAR in various fields, the study on nematodes is carried out for the first time. We believe that nematodes have a significant impact on decreasing agricultural crop production, so focusing of our research project which related to accurate and precise identification can make disease management becomes more effective to prevent transmission by nematodes to other areas,” explained Prof. Siwi. read more

Faculty of Agriculture UGM collaborate with Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) in conducting an in-depth research project on the control of fruit flies in mangoes through area-wide management (AWM) system approach. The project, which has been conducted since 2017, was completed by an International Training Workshop on Tuesday-Thursday, 28-30 May  2024 at AGLC Building, Faculty of Agriculture UGM. The event was attended by participants from 12 different countries involved in the project. read more

Faculty of Agriculture UGM in collaboration with Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) held a training of trainers workshop on Wednesday-Thursday, February 21-22, 2024 at the Center for Agrotechnology Innovation (PIAT) UGM. The event was attended by citrus farmers, extension workers, and plant pest observers (POPT) from eight regencies, namely Bangli Regency, Sambas Regency, Rejang Lebong Regency, Malang Regency, Jember Regency, Banyuwangi Regency, Garut Regency, and Purworejo Regency. read more