Organic waste management remains a significant challenge in Indonesia, requiring innovative and collaborative solutions. One promising approach is maggot cultivation, which offers an efficient and environmentally friendly method for processing organic waste. In response to this issue, two alumni from the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics (Sosek), Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada—majoring in Agricultural Extension and Communication—are actively involved in a research project examining stakeholder perceptions of maggot cultivation practices. read more

The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, through the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program, successfully organized a guest lecture on Thursday, April 2, 2026. This activity was part of the Entrepreneurship course, aimed at enriching students’ insights into business opportunities and challenges, particularly in the agricultural sector.

Carrying the theme “Farming is Cool: Building Personal Branding & Modern Agricultural Business”, the event was held at the MMA Auditorium, Building A10, Faculty of Agriculture UGM, from 11:00 to 12:50 WIB. The session featured Jamaludin Nur Ridho, a young entrepreneur and the Owner and Founder of Jamal Farming Cendawan Jamur Jogja. read more

The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, through the Agricultural Extension and Communication Study Program, recently organized a guest lecture on Monday, March 30, 2026. The session was held from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM at the Extension Room, PKP Laboratory, A2a Building, 3rd Floor, and was attended by students enrolled in the photography course.

Carrying the theme “Fashion as a Language: What Your Style Says About You”, the guest lecture featured Andhita Andrajati, a Fashion Stylist from Route Production Bali, as the speaker. The presence of a creative industry practitioner provided students with a fresh perspective on photography, particularly within the agricultural context. read more

The Department of Socio-Economics (Sosek), Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, successfully organized a specialized workshop titled “Promotion, Dissemination, and Increasing Visibility of the Agro Economic Journal” on Monday, March 9, 2026. Held from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM WIB at the Faculty of Agriculture UGM, this event marks a significant step in strengthening the academic reputation and reach of scientific publications in the fields of agricultural economics and agribusiness. read more

In early February 2026, the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada organized the “Agro Ekonomi Journal Workshop: Enhancing International Partnerships (Editors and Reviewers)” as part of its commitment to strengthening journal governance and expanding global academic networks.

The workshop was held on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 09:00 to 13:15 WIB at the Faculty of Agriculture. The event featured M. Zudhy Irawan, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the Civil Engineering Forum (JCEF), as the keynote speaker. He shared insights and best practices in managing reputable academic journals. read more

Prof. Dr. Jangkung Handoyo Mulyo, M.Ec. was officially inaugurated as a Professor at Universitas Gadjah Mada in the field of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. The inauguration ceremony took place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. WIB at the UGM Senate Hall and was conducted in a solemn and dignified manner.

The inauguration proceedings commenced with an opening by the Chair of the Board of Professors of Universitas Gadjah Mada, followed by the reading of the Excerpt from the Decree of the Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, which served as the legal basis for the appointment. This ceremony marked the highest academic recognition of Prof. Jangkung’s dedication and scholarly contributions to the development of agricultural economics and agribusiness. read more