The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), served as one of the hosts for the ACIAR 2025 Annual Review, a part of the collaborative project HORT/2019/164: “Preparedness and Management of Huanglongbing (citrus greening disease) to safeguard the future of the citrus industry in Australia, China, and Indonesia.” The annual review was held on Monday, 5 May 2025, at the Venture Room, 6th Floor, AGLC Building, Faculty of Agriculture UGM.

The event gathered research teams from Faperta UGM, the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), and the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI, Australia) to present their research progress on preparation and management practices in the citrus industry. The presentations were attended by ACIAR Manager of Horticulture, Dr. Sandra McDougall, and project reviewers Dr. Bronwyn Walsh and Ir. Agus Muharam, M.S. Students involved in the project were also present as part of the audience. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), continues to promote a healthy lifestyle by holding its regular morning exercise session on Friday, 10 January 2025. This activity is part of the Health Promoting University (HPU) initiative, aimed at enhancing the physical fitness and well-being of faculty members and administrative staff.

The exercise session started promptly at 7:00 AM in the open area of the Faculty of Agriculture, with an atmosphere full of enthusiasm and positive energy. Guided by a professional fitness instructor, participants eagerly followed each movement designed to stretch muscles and improve physical health. The upbeat music accompanying the session added to the cheerful mood, encouraging everyone to move together with joy. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), welcomed 11th-grade students from Senior High School 1 Anjatan (SMA Negeri 1 Anjatan) Indramayu, as part of their Campus Study Visit held on Thursday, 10 January 2025, at the Prof. Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium. The visit aimed at introducing students to the various academic departments and flagship programs offered by the faculty, while also inspiring them to pursue higher education.

During the visit, the students were introduced to six departments within the faculty: the Department of Fisheries, Department of Agricultural Socioeconomics, Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Department of Soil Science, Department of Plant Protection, and the Department of Agronomy. The students were given the opportunity to learn more about the academic focus of each department, career prospects, and several flagship programs such as the Fast Track Program, International Undergraduate Class (IUC), scholarships, and student exchange programs. read more