From September 5-7, 2024, AgriFest 2024 was successfully organized by the UGM Center for Agro-Technology Innovation (PIAT) as part of the 15th UGM lustrum celebration. With the theme “Seeding Ideas, Growing Future: Adapting to the Era of Technological Disruption in the Agricultural Sector to Achieve National Food Security”, the event attracted around 600 participants daily and featured a variety of activities, such as a National Talkshow, Best Practice Talkshow, Workshops, Exhibitions, Healthy Exercises, a Rice Dish Innovation Competition, and more. read more

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This year we focus on “Transformation towards Sustainable Agriculture, Food Systems and Rural Development”. We will explore a wide array of topics, including sustainable farming practices, the entire production-to-consumption chain, and strategies for economic, social, and environmental advancement in rural regions ⛓🌱💹 read more

On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, a total of 70 students from the Agricultural Socio-Economics Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), officially completed their undergraduate studies. The graduation ceremony took place at Grha Sabha Pramana (GSP) and was followed by the transcript distribution at Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium, Faculty of Agriculture. This period marks the department’s highest number of graduates in its history.

Several graduates achieved remarkable success. Anna Tria Nita was named the best graduate of the Faculty of Agriculture with a GPA of 3.96, while Rahadian Luthfianisa Maghfirah was honored as the best graduate of the department with a GPA of 3.95. Four students—Aulia Putri Nur Cahyani, Aisyah Fatikah Nur Ghani, Klaudia Alfa Wijaya br Tarigan, and Anggun Pramudita—completed their studies in record time, finishing in just 3 years, 7 months, and 16 days. read more

On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics (Sosek) at UGM held a graduation ceremony for undergraduate students in the IV Academic Year 2023/2024. The event took place in the MMA Auditorium, Building A10, 3rd floor, and was attended by 70 prospective graduates, consisting of 52 students from the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program and 18 students from the Agricultural Extension and Communication Study Program.

The ceremony, which began at 1:00 PM, was an important moment to appreciate the academic achievements of the prospective graduates. In his speech, Dr. Jangkung Handoyo Mulyo, M.Ec., the Head of the Sosek Department, emphasized the importance of maintaining the good name of the alma mater and reminded the prospective graduates to continue contributing positively to society. He also praised the remarkable achievement of this period, where 67 out of 70 prospective graduates achieved cum laude honors, making it the graduation period with the highest number of cum laude graduates. read more

From August 12-15, 2024, students from the 23rd batch of the Master of Agricultural Economics (MEP) program at the Department of Agricultural Socioeconomics, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM, conducted a study tour (widyakarya) to Malaysia. This activity was part of a mandatory course aimed at broadening students’ perspectives by visiting prominent institutions in Malaysia, such as the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), Beryl’s, and the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI). read more

On Monday, August 19, 2024, the Department of Socio-Economic Agriculture (Sosek) at the Faculty of Agriculture, UGM, held an Orientation for New Students and Financial Literacy Seminar at the Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium. This event was an important step in introducing new students to the Sosek academic environment while providing valuable insights into effective financial management in the digital age.

In this event, Sosek collaborated with Bank Mandiri to feature Ibu Evi Mariati, S.P., an alumni of the Department of Sosek, as the main speaker. Ibu Evi, accompanied by Bapak Daniel and Ibu Yulia Ayu, delivered content focused on the importance of financial literacy and prudent financial management. The new students attended the various sessions with high enthusiasm, gaining knowledge and skills necessary for effective and secure financial management. read more

On July 7, 2024, a team of lecturers from the Faculty of Agriculture UGM carried out a community service activity in Dusun Ngariboyo, Desa Kepuh, Kecamatan Nguter, Kabupaten Sukoharjo. This activity focused on the utilization of home gardens for vegetable cultivation, with the goal of enhancing food security and community well-being through the optimization of local resources.

The participating lecturers included Hariyani Dw Anjani, S.P., M.Sc., and Asih Kusumaningsih, S.P., M.Sc. from the Department of Social Economics Agriculture, as well as Dr. Ega Adhi Wicaksono from the Department of Fisheries. They provided outreach on the importance of home garden utilization and guided practical sessions covering seedling practices, land preparation, vegetable planting, plant care, and compost production. Additionally, the community was taught how to make compost, which is a crucial step in supporting sustainable agriculture. read more

On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, lecturers from the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM, conducted a community service activity at the Pusat Pelatihan Pertanian dan Perdesaan Swadaya (P4S) Tani Merbabu, Ngablak, Magelang. This activity, themed “Training on Digital Farming Recordkeeping and Stacked Buckets for Composting,” aimed to provide farmers with new knowledge and skills in digitally recording their farming activities and utilizing simple technology for composting. read more

On August 1-2, 2024, the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics (Sosek) at UGM’s Faculty of Agriculture held a Curriculum Development Workshop in Madiun, East Java. This event aimed to enhance the quality of academic services and teaching processes within the Sosek Department, as part of preparations for the upcoming academic year.

The two-day event was attended by faculty members from the Sosek Department, who actively participated in the scheduled activities. The main agenda of the workshop was to discuss the development of a new curriculum as well as preparations for course administration, fieldwork, the Independent Campus Learning Program (MBKM), and final thesis projects. read more

Yogyakarta, July 28, 2024 – The Faculty of Agriculture at UGM, particularly the Department of Agricultural Social Economics, held a retirement ceremony to honor the contributions and dedication of Prof. Dr. Ir. Sunarru Samsi Hariadi, M.S., who has served for 44 years. The event, held at the Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium, was attended by colleagues, alumni, students, and faculty leaders.

The ceremony began with warm remarks from the Department Chair, Dr. Jangkung Handoyo Mulyo, M.Ec., and the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Ir. Jaka Widada, M.P., Ph.D. Both expressed high appreciation for Prof. Sunarru’s contributions to advancing the field of agricultural social economics at UGM. read more