Friday, 27th October 2023, the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program conducted a partnership visit with the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs of the Republic of Indonesia. This visit was carried out to strengthen cooperation with the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs as well as to coordinate MoU and PKS, also technical coordination for the implementation of MBKM. It is hoped that this collaboration will create opportunities, new innovations, and benefits for many parties.
Bogor, 20th October 2023, The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program officially signed a collaboration agreement with PT ISKOL Agridaya Internasional. This collaboration is carried out in the context of implementing MBKM-PKKM, and through this collaboration agreement, the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program with PT ISKOL Agridaya Internasional is expected to encourage the growth of the agricultural and agribusiness sectors. Apart from that, it is also hoped that this collaboration will become an example of cooperation between universities and other industrial worlds in facing an increasingly complex era of globalization.
Organic farming is an agricultural system that promotes soil and plant health through various practices, such as using natural materials and recycling organic nutrients, not using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, and not using engineered fertilizers. The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program invited Shofyan Adi Cahyono from Sayur Organik Merbabu for a guest lecture on Wednesday, September 27th 2023 with the theme Efficiency of Organic Farming Business Development.
SOM started its business practice in 2007. Starting from the problem of not having buyers of organic vegetables from farmers on the slopes of Mount Merbabu. The main reasons for the conversion of farmers around the Merbabu slopes include:
Organic farming is a cultivation business that seeks to maintain the sustainability and health of the soil, ecosystem, and people involved. The progress of organic farming in Indonesia began in the early 1980s, initiated by WALHI. Therefore, the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program invited Dr. Wahyudi David from The International Society of Organic Farming Research (ISOFAR) to a guest lecture with the theme Organic Production Scheme for Better Food Culture on Monday, 16th October 2023.
We are proud to announce that the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program has successfully achieved accreditation from ASIIN in 2022-2028. This accreditation is the result of our collective dedication and hard work. Thank you to everyone who contributed. Hopefully, this success will be the first step towards higher achievements. With this accreditation, the EPA study program is increasingly prepared to provide quality education to future generations.
