The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) proudly announces the opportunity for international students and foreign citizens to join the Summer Course on Sustainable Tropical Agriculture & Fisheries 2026. Carrying the theme “Reimagining Tropical Farming and Fisheries for the New Generation”, the program aims to introduce tropical agriculture and fisheries through interactive learning, cultural exchange, global collaboration, and direct field experiences in Indonesia.

The program will take place from 6–17 July 2026, offering two formats: the Hybrid Program, which combines online learning with onsite field experiences in Yogyakarta, and the Fully Online Program, enabling participants to join entirely online from anywhere in the world. read more

On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FisTx Indonesia. This milestone marks a significant step in reinforcing the implementation of the tridharma perguruan tinggi, particularly through impactful internship programs and collaborative research and development on Nile tilapia and black tiger shrimp seed.

The signing ceremony was attended by Prof. Subejo, S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, and Collaboration; Prof. Dr. Ir. Alim Isnansetyo, M.Sc., Head of the Department of Fisheries; and Dr.rer.nat. Riza Yuliratno Setiawan, S.Kel., M.Sc., Secretary of the Department of Fisheries. Their presence underscored UGM’s commitment to expanding collaboration with industry partners, enabling students and faculty members to gain direct experience in advancing sustainable fisheries innovation. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), concluded its Biotechnology Seminar series with a presentation by Dr. Mari Maeda-Yamamoto from the Institute of Food Research, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO), Japan. Her lecture, titled “Development of Functional Green Tea Using Functional Food Labeling System in Japan,” explored the evolving role of functional foods in advancing the food healthcare sector.

Dr. Maeda-Yamamoto explained that Japan has a clear and strict classification system for food products. General food products are not permitted to feature health claims. However, there are special categories such as “Foods for Special Dietary Uses” intended for patients, pregnant women, infants, or individuals with swallowing difficulties, which require inspection by the Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA). read more