The Faculty of Agriculture, Gadjah Mada University (UGM) recently held a guest lecture entitled “Dynamics on Agricultural Structure and Capitalism: Lessons from Japan to Indonesia.” This event is a rare opportunity to hear the views of an expert in agriculture, Prof. Dr. ARAI Watanabe Sachiho, from the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. This guest lecture was held on Monday, August 28, 2023, at 13:00 WIB, at the AGLC Venture Lab, Floor 6.
As the main speaker, Prof. Dr. ARAI Watanabe Sachiho brings deep experience and knowledge in agriculture, especially related to the structure of agriculture and capitalism. He is a highly respected scientist at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology who has made significant contributions to the understanding of how agricultural systems can develop and adapt in an ever-changing global economic context.
In this informative guest lecture, Prof. Arai discusses various aspects relevant to agriculture in Japan and Indonesia. He brings particular emphasis to changes in agricultural structures over time and how capitalism has influenced them.
After the guest lecture was finished, a very interactive discussion session was held. Guest lecture participants have the opportunity to ask questions to Prof. Arai. These discussions covered various topics, from agricultural policy issues to the potential for collaborative research.
The guest lecture “Dynamics on Agricultural Structure and Capitalism: Lessons from Japan to Indonesia,” organized by the UGM Faculty of Agriculture, was beneficial. Prof. Arai provides valuable insight into how agriculture can adapt to changing times and how capitalism influences agricultural dynamics. It is hoped that this event will also open up opportunities for closer cooperation between Japan and Indonesia in the agricultural sector.