The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), successfully held the Postgraduate Graduation Ceremony for Period II of the 2025/2026 Academic Year with solemnity and pride. The event, held at the Prof. Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, was a special moment for the master’s (S2) and doctoral (S3) graduates who have completed their academic journeys. Beyond celebrating individual academic achievements, this graduation also reaffirms Faperta UGM’s commitment to producing excellent human resources in the agricultural field who are ready to contribute to national development, particularly in addressing challenges of food security and environmental sustainability. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) invited 16 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) under its mentorship to participate in the Family Gathering 2024, held on Sunday, 22 September 2024. This event, which was part of UGM’s 78th anniversary celebrations, saw the MSMEs set up a vibrant bazaar to showcase and sell their signature products.

Each participating MSME introduced items produced under the guidance of faculty members, highlighting innovative products derived from agricultural resources. Among the unique offerings was a product by the Ngudi Lestari Women’s Farmer Group (KWT), which featured a creative take on agricultural waste—banana stem-based, abon (shredded dried meat). Additionally, the Sambirejo KWT presented ecoprint fabric, further showcasing the creative potential within sustainable agricultural practices. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) recently held its 14th National Seminar on Agricultural Research (Semnashas XIV) as part of the Faculty’s 78th anniversary celebrations. The seminar focused on the socio-economic aspects of agriculture, emphasizing the optimization of land use and adaptation to climate change as key components in achieving food sovereignty.

Participants from various backgrounds, including academics, students, and agricultural practitioners, gathered to discuss a wide range of pressing issues in the sector, such as gender in agriculture, the role of information technology, commodity pricing and production, and global climate change adaptation strategies. read more