The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) recently welcomed representatives from The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences (UGAS), Iwate University, Japan, on Thursday, 28 November 2024. The visit marked a potential opportunity for international collaboration in research and education.

The meeting was attended by two representatives from Iwate University: Prof. Harashina Koji, Associate Dean of UGAS, and Aikawa Kazunori, academic staff of UGAS. From the Faculty of Agriculture UGM, attendees included Prof. Subejo, S.P., M.Sc., Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, and Collaboration; Prof. Dr. Ir. Benito Heru Purwanto, M.P., M.Agr., Head of the Department of Soil Science; and Tantriani, S.P., M.Agr., Ph.D., a lecturer at Faperta UGM and alumna of the UGAS doctoral program. read more

Prof. Subejo, S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., a Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) in the field of Extension and Communication, addressed key issues and strategies to achieve national food self-sufficiency amidst global challenges. This was conveyed by Prof. Subejo during a national discussion held by the Gerakan Peduli Tani Nelayan (GPTN) with the theme “The Road to Indonesia’s Food Sovereignty” on Friday, 8 November 2024 via Zoom Meeting.

According to Prof. Subejo, the increasing demand for food driven by population growth is a major challenge that must be addressed seriously. Additionally, the phenomena of land grabbing and green capitalism are exacerbating the situation, as they often contradict the principles of food sovereignty, which prioritize the welfare of local farmers and equitable food access. read more

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