The Agricultural Extension and Communication Study Program (PKP), Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM, in collaboration with the University of Passau, held a Collaborative Research Workshop at Hotel Santika Premiere Jogja on February 19, 2025.

The event, which took place from 08:00 to 16:00 WIB, was attended by various stakeholders, including research teams from UGM and the University of Passau, the Dean of UGM’s Graduate School, the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, and Cooperation of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM, as well as representatives from UPTD BPSDMP DIY, agricultural offices across DIY, Polbangtan, UPN “Veteran” Yogyakarta, agricultural extension officers, and millennial farmers in DIY. read more

A total of 15 students from the Master of Agribusiness Management (MMA) Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Batch 48, participated in the Widyakarya program held on February 4-6, 2025, in Malaysia. This program was also accompanied by two faculty advisors, Dr. Ir. Lestari Rahayu W, M.P., and Ir. Any Suryantini, MM., Ph.D.

During the program, the students visited several leading agribusiness companies in Malaysia, including the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (palm oil company), Green World Genetics (seed company), Central Sugars Refinery Sdn Bhd (sugar company), and the Graduate School of Business at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. This visit aimed to provide in-depth insights into the agribusiness sector and understand the dynamics of the agricultural industry at an international level. read more

The Agricultural Extension and Communication (PKP) Study Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has established a research collaboration with the University of Passau, Germany. This research focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of using Lentera Desa, a digital extension platform, for training both agricultural extension workers and millennial farmers in Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY).

The study aims to examine how integrating extension activities with the Lentera Desa platform can enhance training effectiveness. The platform is designed to be accessible to both extension workers and millennial farmers, offering various online training materials, such as digital literacy and farm record-keeping. read more

The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), organized a preparation and deployment event for students participating in the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program for the Spring Semester 2024/2025. The event was held on the morning of February 7, 2025, from 8:00 to 11:00 AM in Room 301 of Building A10 (Sosek), Faculty of Agriculture, UGM. It was attended by 126 MBKM students, the Head and Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, as well as the Heads of the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program and the Agricultural Extension and Communication Study Program. read more

Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, held a Farewell Symposium to honor the remarkable career and dedication of Prof. Dr. Ir. Masyhuri. The event took place at the Hardjono Danoesastro Auditorium, Faculty of Agriculture UGM, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 1ft February 2025. This event was attended by the faculty’s leadership, representatives from various departments, and study programs, including the Master of Agribusiness Management (MMA), Master of Agricultural Economics (MEP), Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (EPA), and Agricultural Extension and Communication (PKP).
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The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held the postgraduate graduation ceremony for Academic Year 2024/2025 Period II on January 23, 2025. The celebration took place at the Prof. Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium at around 11:00 AM, following the official graduation procession at Grha Sabha Pramana (GSP).

This special event was attended by graduates from various postgraduate programs at the Faculty of Agriculture. Among them were students from the Master of Agribusiness Management (MMA) and Master of Agricultural Economics (MEP) programs. The celebration marked a joyous and proud moment, not only for the graduates but also for their families and the academic community. read more

The Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held a graduation ceremony for Postgraduate candidates for the Second Period of the 2024/2025 Academic Year on January 22, 2025. The ceremony commenced at 10:00 AM and was attended by eight prospective graduates along with the department’s management team.

This solemn event highlighted Mega Santifa Sebayang, the top graduate, who was not only recognized for her academic achievements but was also entrusted to deliver a speech on behalf of the students. In her remarks, Mega expressed her gratitude for the unwavering support from the lecturers and staff of the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics throughout her studies. She also encouraged her fellow graduates to continue contributing to society, aligning with the principles of sustainability and agricultural development that support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). read more

Elang Trias Pandegirot, a student of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (EPA) Study Program, class of 2021, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM, is currently gaining international learning experience through the Indonesian International Student Mobility Awards (IISMA) program. This program is taking place during the odd semester of 2024, from September 2, 2024 to February 28, 2025, at the University of Siena, Italy.

Exploring Global Education at the University of Siena

The University of Siena became his choice for exploring education abroad because it offers courses relevant to EPA, such as International Economics, Methods for Social Science Analysis, and Corporate Social Responsibility. These courses not only align with his studies in agricultural economics but also provide new insights into understanding the global economy. read more

Claudia Regina, a student from the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program, class of 2022, successfully participated in the prestigious international student exchange program, the Six University Initiative Japan-Indonesia Service Learning Program (SUIJI). This program involves three universities from Indonesia and three universities from Japan, including Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and Ehime University, where Claudia completed her program.

The SUIJI program took place over three weeks, from September 5 to 25, 2024. Designed as a service learning program, it allowed participants not only to attend academic lectures but also to engage directly with local communities. Claudia, along with other participants, learned about the values, culture, and daily practices of the local people, which she found to be both mindful and meaningful. “This experience truly broadened my perspective on how people live simple yet meaningful lives,” Claudia shared. read more

Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through its UGM Channel, continues to demonstrate its commitment to addressing strategic issues, particularly in supporting national food security. On Thursday, December 5, 2024, UGM Channel premiered its documentary film titled Di Balik Lumbung Pangan at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Forestry, UGM. The film showcases the struggles of communities in Indonesia’s outermost islands to safeguard food sovereignty amidst the challenges of globalization and climate change. read more