On December 5, 2024, the Auditorium of the Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) became the venue for a discussion and screening of a documentary film that raised important issues related to Indonesian food security. The event was organized by UGM Channel, with the documentary film title “Behind the Food Barn: Aren’t We Already Capable Enough to Face It?”.
This documentary film examines how people on the outermost islands of Indonesia struggle to maintain their food sovereignty with the challenges of globalization and climate change. After the screening of the film, an in-depth discussion was held. One of the discussion initiators at the event was Prof. Dr. Jamhari, S.P., M.P. as a professor from the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program UGM who is also known as an expert in the field of food security.
As the discussion initiator, Prof. Jamhari provided critical insights regarding strategic solutions to overcome dependence on one type of food group with local food diversification. He added that optimizing local food diversity in various regions can support increasing food production in addition to rice-based food estates.
This discussion is an important forum for students, academics, and the general public to exchange ideas and find solutions to existing food problems. This event is expected to open the public’s eyes to the importance of attention to the agricultural and agribusiness sectors as the main pillars in ensuring strong food security for Indonesia. In addition, the contribution of Prof. Dr. Jamhari, S.P., M.P. is a form of support for sustainable development goals, especially SDG 2, which is ending hunger.