The Faculty of Agriculture, Gadjah Mada University (Faperta UGM) held a Program Plan Presentation for Prospective Dean Candidates for the 2026–2031 Period at the Prof. Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium and online via Zoom Meeting on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. This event provided a space for prospective dean candidates to convey their vision, mission, and work programs that will be the direction of faculty development for the next five years.

1. Prof. Subejo, S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D.

Carrying the theme Loading Global Faculty for Sustainable Agrifood, Fisheries, and Rural Transformation, Prof. Subejo emphasized five main transformations, namely: Education, Research, Community Service, Innovation Downstreaming, and Governance. Strategic targets include world-class education, globally reputable research and innovation, downstreaming and commercialization of innovation, empowering impactful communities, strengthening national and international networks, green campus and circular bioeconomy, modern digital-based governance, and human resource welfare and development. read more

The commitment to strengthening the protection and empowerment of Indonesian farmers has entered a strategic phase through the Harmonization of the Third Amendment Bill to Law Number 19 of 2013. The event, held at the DPD RI Building, featured Prof. Subejo, S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., Professor of the Faculty of Agriculture, Gadjah Mada University, as Coordinator of the Expert Team for Drafting the Bill. His presence emphasized the role of universities in overseeing public policies based on research and empirical experience. read more

The final day of the Advanced Training in Plant Health: From Field Surveillance to Molecular Technologies, organized by the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in collaboration with the World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg), took place on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The closing program was designed to provide participants with direct field experience while introducing them to Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage.

The group traveled to Dukun, Magelang, for a Farmer Visit. Participants engaged in discussions with Mr. Pulung Widi Handoko, S.P., a chili farmer and alumnus of the Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture UGM. He shared practical insights on the challenges of horticultural cultivation and the application of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) at the farmer level. The sense of camaraderie was further strengthened as participants enjoyed lunch together on-site. read more