Yogyakarta, May 9, 2025 — The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, held a Sharing Session featuring Dr. Sri Nuryanti, S.T.P., M.P., Director of Food Insecurity Control at the National Food Agency (Bapanas) and an alumna of the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, UGM. The event carried the theme “Academic Contributions in the Pentahelix Model for Food Security Development” and took place at the Venture Room, 6th Floor, AGLC Building, Faculty of Agriculture UGM.

Running from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, the session was attended by lecturers and students of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM and officially opened by Prof. Subejo, S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, and Collaboration. Dr. Dyah Woro Untari, S.P., M.P., served as the moderator, facilitating a dynamic and engaging discussion. read more

As part of efforts to promote technology-based agricultural transformation, Lentera Desa, a platform developed by lecturers of the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), organized an offline digital literacy training for millennial farmers and agricultural extension agents in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. This event will be held from 2 to 7 May 2025. This initiative aims to strengthen the capacity of human resources in the agricultural sector to adapt to the dynamics of the digital era and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. read more

The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), continues to demonstrate its global relevance through the involvement of its lecturers and alumni in a collaborative research project funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR). ACIAR is an Australian government agency that commissions agricultural research for development to improve livelihoods and food systems in partner countries. The project, titled “Preparedness and management of huánglóngbìng (HLB) to safeguard the future of citrus industry in Australia, China and Indonesia”, brings together institutions such as UGM, the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), and the Citrus Research Institute of Southwest University, China. read more

In a heartfelt effort to strengthen social bonds and commemorate the celebration of Eid al-Fitr 1446 H, the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics (Sosek), Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held a Syawalan gathering on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Sendang Ayu Restaurant, Kalasan, Sleman. The event was attended by around 50 participants, including current faculty members, retired professors, and administrative staff.

The program began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Qur’an, followed by a welcoming speech from the Head of the Department, Prof. Dr. Jangkung Handoyo Mulyo, M.Ec. In his remarks, he emphasized the importance of maintaining unity and a strong sense of kinship within the academic environment. A speech was also delivered by retired professor Prof. Dr. Ir. Sunarru Samsi Hariadi, M.S., who encouraged all attendees to uphold noble values in both campus life and society at large. read more

The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics (Sosek), Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), proudly celebrated the achievements of its postgraduate students during the Graduation Ceremony held on Tuesday, April 23, 2025. The event took place solemnly at Grha Sabha Pramana (GSP) UGM from 07:00 to 11:00 WIB, where graduates received their diplomas directly from their respective faculty deans.

Following the main ceremony at GSP, the event continued at the Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium, Faculty of Agriculture. At this venue, the graduates received their academic transcripts as a record of their academic achievements. In addition, several awards were presented to outstanding students, including honors for the best graduate of the faculty, the best graduate of each department, and the fastest graduate. read more

The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture UGM, held a special send-off ceremony for its postgraduate students on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The event took place at 1:00 PM in the MMA North Wing Classroom, Sosek Building, and was attended by faculty members, administrative staff, and prospective graduates who will soon be officially conferred their degrees by the university.

The ceremony began with the procession of the soon-to-be graduates entering the room, followed by an opening speech from the Head of the Department, Prof. Dr. Jangkung Handoyo Mulyo, S.P., M.Ec. In his address, Prof. Jangkung shared heartfelt advice and encouragement, reminding the graduates to remain humble, uphold integrity, and actively contribute to society and the professional world after leaving UGM. read more

The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), proudly celebrates a significant academic milestone. One of its esteemed lecturers, Prof. Dr. Jamhari, S.P., M.P., was officially inaugurated as a Professor in the field of Agricultural Marketing on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The inauguration ceremony took place solemnly at the UGM Senate Hall from 11:00 to 12:00 WIB.

The event commenced with opening remarks by the Chair of the UGM Board of Professors, followed by the reading of the excerpt from the Decree of the Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia regarding Prof. Jamhari’s appointment. The highlight of the ceremony was the professor’s inaugural speech, titled “Agricultural Marketing as an Accelerator of Agribusiness Development and Farmers’ Welfare Enhancement.” read more

The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM, through the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program, successfully held a guest lecture on entrepreneurship on Wednesday, March 20, 2025. The event took place offline at the MMA Auditorium, 3rd Floor, Sosek A10 Building, featuring Mr. Janu Muhammad, S.Pd., M.Sc., the founder and CEO of Sayur Sleman, as the guest speaker. The session was attended by students enrolled in the entrepreneurship course under the theme “Building the Founding Team.” read more

Yogyakarta, March 19, 2025 – The Agricultural Extension and Communication Study Program, Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture at UGM, in collaboration with Prospect Institute, held a guest lecture titled Prospect Talks #46 Goes to Campus with the theme “The Future of Agriculture: Agricultural Innovation and the Role of CSR in Achieving It.” The event featured Rinda Primawarto, CSR Manager of PLN Nusantara Power, and Prof. Subejo, S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, and Cooperation at the Faculty of Agriculture, UGM. The panel discussion was moderated by Dani Bina Margiana, Training, Certification, & Publishing Supervisor. read more

Yogyakarta, 20/2/2025 – The spirit of sharing and caring continues to thrive among students of the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM. Recently, members of the Keluarga Mahasiswa Sosial Ekonomi Pertanian (KMSEP) carried out the Sosek Peduli program, distributing free takjil to those in need around Yogyakarta.

Sosek Peduli is an annual initiative under the social and community service division of KMSEP. This program involves fundraising through open donations, which are then used to provide iftar meals during Ramadan. Additionally, part of the donations is distributed to orphanages. read more