The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, celebrated its third postgraduate graduation on July 24, 2024. The event, held at the Hardjono Danoesastro Auditorium, marked a significant milestone for 26 graduates, including 24 masters and 2 doctoral candidates.

The Department of Agricultural Social Economics (Sosek) is thrilled to announce the achievements of its graduates. Out of the 26 graduates from the Faculty of Agriculture, 13 were from Sosek, showcasing the department’s commitment to producing high-quality graduates. read more

Prasdani Titah Kinasih, a 2022 Agricultural Extension and Communication student at UGM, has brought honor to her alma mater by winning the second place in the Mas Mbak Klaten 2024 pageant. This remarkable achievement is the result of Titah’s hard work and dedication to contributing to her hometown, Klaten Regency.

From the beginning, Titah had a clear vision to promote Klaten’s tourism potential. Through this event, she was able to delve deeper into her knowledge of Klaten’s tourist destinations and their benefits to the community. Not only that, Titah also managed to improve her public speaking skills, self-confidence, and expand her network. read more

Faculty of Agriculture Sports and Arts Week (PORTANI) was successfully held from May 20 to June 21, 2024. This competition event between departments at the Faculty of Agriculture at UGM became a forum for students to channel their interests and talents in the fields of sports and the arts. PORTANI 2024 is not only a competition event but is also a concrete step for the UGM Faculty of Agriculture in supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially in the fields of health, education, and gender equality. One department that has attracted attention is the Department of Agricultural Socioeconomics. By winning brilliant medals, Sosek Agriculture students proved themselves to be a force to be reckoned with. read more

Ulin Nuha Diah Wulandari, a student of the Department of Agricultural Information and Communication, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, is conducting a 50-day Real Work School (KKN) program at Dusun Serbajadi 2, Village of Appeal, Natar Prefecture, Lampung South District, Province of Lampung. Raising the theme of “Proklim” (The Village Climate Programme), Yogyakarta UGM is focusing on the management of garbage, the movement of smoke-free dozen areas, and the development of K3 (Kebun Toga, Kolam, dan Kandang). read more

Yogyakarta, 12 July 2024 – The Master of Agribusiness Management (MMA) Study Program at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) successfully carried out study tour activities (widyakarya) to Malaysia on July 1–3, 2024. This activity was attended by class 47 students and the supervisor, namely Mrs. Dr. Ir. Lestari Rahayu Waluyati, M.P., and Mrs. Arini Wahyu Utami, M.Sc., Ph.D., with the aim of studying best practices in agribusiness management in Malaysia and triggering innovation in Indonesia.

This Widyakarya is part of MMA UGM’s commitment to improving the quality of education and providing valuable learning experiences for its students. Through visits to well-known agribusiness companies in Malaysia, such as Sime Darby, Gardenia Bakeries, and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, students have the opportunity to learn various aspects of agribusiness management, from upstream to downstream. read more

Yogyakarta, 2 July 2024 The Faculty of Agriculture at UGM held a focus group discussion (FGD) with the theme “People’s Sugarcane Governance as an Effort to Strengthen the Supply of Raw Materials Towards National Sugar Self-Sufficiency in 2028.” This event will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the Prof. Auditorium. Hardjono Danoesastro, Faculty of Agriculture, Gadjah Mada University.

This FGD presented several resource persons, including two experts from the Department of Agricultural Socioeconomics at UGM. Prof. Dr. Irham, M.Sc., expert from the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program, delivered material about the institutions of smallholder sugar cane farmers. Meanwhile, Prof. Subejo, S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., an expert from the Agricultural Extension and Communication Study Program, acted as moderator. read more

Yogyakarta, 27 June 2024 The Department of Agricultural Socioeconomics (Sosek Agriculture) at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) received a visit from the Agribusiness Study Program of Musamus University, Merauke, on June 26–27, 2024. This visit aims to increase the capacity and quality of preparing department accreditation documents for Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture, Musamus University, which currently has superior status (BAN PT) towards ASIIN (International).

The Musamus University delegation, consisting of Dr. Ineke Nursih Widyantari, S.Pd., M.Sc. (Chair of the Agribusiness Department, Musamus University) and Abdul Rizal, S.Pt., M.P. (Secretary of the Agribusiness Department, Musamus University), was warmly welcomed by Dr. Ir. Subejo, S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., Deputy Dean for Research, Community Service, and Cooperation, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM. read more