The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), welcomed a visit from Dr. Wu Wenchou, a researcher from the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), on Monday November 9 2026. The visit was accompanied by Dr. Sachnaz Desta Oktarina, a lecturer from IPB University, as part of an initiative to explore potential academic collaborations in support of the university’s three pillars of higher education, known as Tridharma Perguruan Tinggi. read more

The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with Dreamdelion, hosted the WEAVE Webinar Session on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Carrying the theme “What We Can Do as University Students to Prepare Our Future Career?”, the webinar was specifically designed for undergraduate students of Agricultural Socio-Economics at UGM to encourage them to prepare for the professional world and plan their future careers while still at university. read more

Three students from the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (EPA) Study Program, Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics (Sosek), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), are participating in a one-semester student exchange program in Japan through the ASEAN International Mobility for Students (AIMS) program.

The three students are:

• Gabriella Ivana Dewi Setiadi (EPA 2023) – Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
• Ghiffari Putra Agoeng (EPA 2023) – Ibaraki University
• Robby Ardiansyah (EPA 2024) – Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

Their participation in the AIMS program provides an opportunity to gain academic experience in an international higher education environment. Through this program, students can become familiar with educational environments in other countries and broaden their academic perspectives through learning experiences at their respective host universities. read more

The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics (Sosek), Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), welcomes the participation of eight students from the Asian International Mobility for Students (AIMS) program in its Social Psychology course during the first semester of the 2026/2027 academic year. This participation represents an international learning experience within the Department’s academic environment.

The eight students come from three universities in Japan and South Korea. Two students are from Gyeongsang National University (GNU), South Korea, while the other six are from Japan: one student from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT) and five students from Ibaraki University. The Social Psychology course is taught by Dr. Dyah Woro Untari, S.P., M.P. read more

The Agricultural Extension and Communication Study Program (Penyuluhan dan Komunikasi Pertanian/PKP), Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with Wageningen University & Research (WUR), organized the Mini Seminar: Climate Change and Farmers’ Adaptation on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Held at the Venture Room, 6th Floor, AGLC Building, the seminar was attended by participants both in person and online.

The mini seminar served as a forum for exchanging perspectives and research insights on climate change and farmers’ adaptation. Conducted in English, the event brought together academics from the Faculty of Agriculture UGM and WUR to discuss climate change, its impacts on the agricultural sector, and various forms of adaptation in response to changing environmental conditions. read more

Another remarkable achievement has been accomplished by a student from the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada. Lunnetta Anis Prasmana, a 2024 student of the Undergraduate Program in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (EPA), won a gold medal at the International Gelora Taekwondo Indonesia Championship 2 2026, held at the Sports Hall of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta from 19 to 21 June 2026.

The international championship brought together more than 3,000 taekwondo athletes from 21 provinces across Indonesia and four other countries. With thousands of participants, the event became one of the largest taekwondo championships in the region, featuring highly competitive performances from athletes representing various regions and countries. read more

A student of the Master of Agricultural Economics (MEP), Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Mahdaviqia Dharmawan, has brought pride to Indonesia after being selected as one of the country’s delegates for the ASEAN Youth United for Road Safety 2026 (AYU-RS 2026), held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 1–5 July 2026.

AYU-RS 2026 is an international youth forum organized by the Ministry of Social Welfare and Human Development, The Kingdom of Thailand. Indonesia’s delegates were selected through a national selection process conducted by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia, which appointed three outstanding young representatives to participate in the forum. The event brought together participants from ASEAN+ countries, including all Southeast Asian nations as well as Japan, Australia, India, and China. read more

The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has once again demonstrated its commitment to developing high-quality human resources through the Undergraduate–Master’s Accelerated Program (Fast Track) for the Odd Semester of Academic Year 2026/2027. This program provides outstanding undergraduate students with the opportunity to pursue a master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s studies, enabling them to finish both degrees within a shorter period.

In this year’s selection, 45 outstanding students from various study programs within the Faculty of Agriculture were successfully admitted to the Fast Track Program. As recognition of their academic excellence, all admitted students were awarded a full scholarship in the form of a tuition fee waiver for their first two semesters of master’s study. read more

The Master of Agribusiness Management (MMA) Study Program, Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has officially introduced the Agribusiness Digital Strategy study concentration. This new concentration is designed for students who wish to develop expertise in the digital transformation of the agribusiness sector.

The establishment of this study concentration reflects the program’s commitment to addressing the growing demand for professionals capable of integrating digital technologies into agribusiness management. Through this concentration, students will gain knowledge of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, and the Internet of Things (IoT), and learn how these technologies can be applied to support decision-making, business development, as well as the marketing and export of agribusiness products. read more

The Master of Agribusiness Management (MMA) Program, Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), organized an academic field study to Malaysia from 6–9 July 2026. The program involved 27 students from MMA Cohorts 51 and 52, accompanied by Prof. Dr. Jangkung Handoyo Mulyo, M.Ec. and Dr. Ir. Lestari Rahayu Waluyati, M.P., as part of an experiential learning initiative designed to broaden students’ academic knowledge and expose them to international best practices in the agribusiness sector. read more