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

Faculty of Agriculture Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) has reaffirmed its commitment to producing high-quality human resources. This initiative is bolstered by alumni of the faculty, organized under the Keluarga Alumni Universitas Gadjah Mada (KAGAMA) Pertanian, who have awarded scholarships to five students. The scholarships were presented during an alumni gathering on Sunday, 22 September 2024, by KAGAMA Pertanian’s Chairperson, Ir. YN Hari Hardono, along with the Dean of the Faculty, Ir. Jaka Widada, M.P., Ph.D., and all Vice Deans of the Faculty. read more

On 30 August 2024, the Microbiology Students Association (PERMAHAMI) held its latest academic discussion event, “Bincang Bareng Keilmuan” (BBK), titled “Study Abroad: Expanding Horizons through Education.” The event, which took place in the KPTU Room of Building A1 at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), saw the participation of 30 attendees from the Department of Agricultural Microbiology.

The discussion featured two guest speakers, Zikra Fathin Nabila and Sausan Syadzafie Shafar, both recipients of the ASEAN International Mobility for Students (AIMS) 2023 scholarship. They shared their valuable experiences from their student exchange programs in Japan and South Korea. read more