Muhammad Rafi Gunadi, a student from the Agricultural Extension and Communication Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM, and his team achieved remarkable success by winning the Gold Medal at the ICOBIOS X OBC 2024 competition. This prestigious event took place at Universitas Brawijaya from September 28 to 29, 2024, attracting participants from around the world.

Rafi Gunadi’s team earned this accolade through their innovative research titled “Scoby-Do Organic Media Engineering: Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast in Optimizing Bioplastic Production with Batch Fermentation”. The research focuses on developing bioplastics through synthetic biology by utilizing the symbiosis between bacteria and yeast to optimize bioplastic production efficiently via batch fermentation. read more

The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), continues to demonstrate its commitment to addressing global challenges related to environmental sustainability and food security. On October 17, 2024, the department proudly hosted the second International Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Socioeconomics, Agribusiness, and Rural Development (ICSASARD), contributing to the search for solutions to critical issues in agriculture and rural development. read more

The Agricultural Extension and Communication Study Program (PKP), Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture UGM, successfully held the 9th Kasongo Exhibition on October 5, 2024, at the Hardjono Danoesastro Auditorium, Faculty of Agriculture. This biennial event aims to introduce modern agriculture to young generations, particularly high school students and university students from various regions. The event brought together more than 100 participants, with the goal of increasing interest in the rapidly evolving agricultural sector through technological innovations. read more

🎓 FAST TRACK PROGRAM: EVEN SEMESTER 2024/2025 🎓

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Imagine earning 2 degrees in just 5 years! Even better, you can enjoy your studies without worrying about tuition fees, thanks to special scholarships available for Fast Track students! ✨

This program is specifically designed for students of the Faculty of Agriculture who want to accelerate their studies and gain broader academic experience. 🚀

Don’t miss this golden opportunity! Check out the schedule and application process on the flyer, and make sure to follow every step carefully! 📅💡 read more

On October 3-4, 2024, Prof. Dr. Jamhari, S.P., M.P., a Professor from the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program, Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture UGM, was invited as a speaker at the 8th Indonesian Palm Oil Research Week (PERISAI) 2024. The event, held in Nusa Dua, Bali, carried the theme “Green Gold: Transforming Palm Oil Industry through Cutting-Edge Technologies” and aimed to showcase the latest research innovations to stakeholders in the palm oil industry, including government, private sectors, academia, and the broader public. read more

The Agricultural Extension and Communication Study Program, part of the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), recently conducted a community service program in Sidoluhur Village, Sleman Regency. This initiative is part of the program’s commitment to supporting inclusive development by empowering communities through a local agro-economy approach. The activities included ecoprint training and the distribution of plant seedlings, with a focus on sustainability and empowering members of the “Luhur Jiwo” community, a group that provides opportunities for individuals with psychosocial disabilities (ODGP) to engage in productive and social activities. read more

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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Let’s foster change by submitting your Paper to the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Socioeconomics, Agribusiness, and Rural Development 🌱✨

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