The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), participated in the First Planting of Superior Cocoa Demonstration Plot in Jambusari Village, Jeruklegi District, Cilacap Regency, on Thursday, March 26, 2026. This event is part of a pilot project for the production of high-quality and sustainable cocoa supported by Fuji Oil Co., Ltd., and serves as a platform for applied research implementation and community engagement.

The program commenced with opening remarks from the Head of the Agriculture Office of Cilacap Regency, the Head of Jambusari Village, the Vice Dean for Collaboration of Faperta UGM, Prof. Subejo, S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., and a representative of Fuji Oil Co., Ltd. The symbolic planting of cocoa seedlings marked the official launch of the superior cocoa development program in the area. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), welcomed a benchmarking visit from the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman (UNSOED), Purwokerto, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The visit aimed to strengthen institutional relations, exchange best practices in faculty management, and explore opportunities for sustainable strategic partnerships between the two institutions.

During the visit, the UNSOED delegation was welcomed by the leadership of Faperta UGM at the Agrotropica Learning Center (AGLC). The discussion focused on several main areas, including the management of international programs, the development of research and community service based on innovation downstreaming, and the management of academic supporting facilities. read more

Alkhansa Khairunnisa, a 2022 cohort student of the Agronomy Study Program at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), successfully participated in the ASEAN International Mobility for Students (AIMS) program at Gyeongsang National University (GNU), South Korea. The program was conducted over one semester, from August to December 2025, and became a valuable academic and cultural experience for her.
During her time at GNU, Alkhansa took four courses: International Cooperation in Agriculture, Global Business, Media English, and Farm Practice. At the same time, she continued six thesis-related courses at UGM. According to her, the learning system in Korea felt much more interactive compared to Indonesia. Students were encouraged to actively participate in discussions, presentations, and group work, and professors often directly called on students to share their opinions. “The professors were very open and respectful of every opinion, which made me feel more confident speaking in front of the class,” Alkhansa shared.
Beyond academics, Alkhansa also gained valuable opportunities to interact with local and international students from various countries. She learned firsthand about Korean culture, including the Chuseok tradition, and exchanged stories with friends from Vietnam, the Philippines, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, the United States, Spain, Africa, Myanmar, and China. “This experience opened a new perspective for me about cultural diversity and different ways of viewing life,” she added. read more