Magelang, April 22, 2024 – Supervisors from the Merdeka Learning Campus Merdeka (MBKM) program, Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program, paid a direct visit to the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) of Magelang Regency. This visit aims to monitor and evaluate the ongoing student internship activities and establish direct communication with the Head of BPS Magelang Regency and field supervisors. A total of three students underwent an internship program at BPS Magelang Regency by focusing on three main activities: read more

Yogyakarta, April 10th, 2025 – The UGM Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (EPA) Study Program again held Phase II Monitoring and Evaluation (Monev) activities for students participating in the Merdeka Learning Campus Merdeka (MBKM) Internship scheme. The activity on Thursday, April 10, 2025, online through the Zoom Meeting started at 13.00 WIB and was attended by MBKM participating students, MBKM supervisors, and representatives from internship partners spread across various agencies and companies. read more

Yogyakarta, April 17, 2025 – Universitas Gadjah Mada has held a Professor Inauguration ceremony for Prof. Dr. Jamhari, S.P., M.P. as a Professor in Agricultural Marketing Science. The event was held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the Senate Hall of Universitas Gadjah Mada.

In his inaugural speech entitled “Agricultural Marketing as an Accelerator of Agribusiness Development and Improvement of Farmers’ Welfare,” Prof. Dr. Jamhari, S.P., M.P. explained that the auction market has a vital role in improving marketing efficiency by shortening the distribution chain. This allows farmers to connect directly with large buyers so that price transmission between consumers and producers runs effectively and reduces price distortions. read more

Yogyakarta, March 26, 2025 – Regina Claudia Setiawan, a student of the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program class of 2022 from Surabaya, managed to make the study program proud with her achievement as an Outstanding Student at the Faculty of Agriculture level. Since migrating to study at Gadjah Mada University (UGM), Regina has adhered to her commitment: “Becoming an impactful person and making her parents proud.” Becoming an outstanding student has been Regina’s target since the beginning of college to test her writing, presentation, and understanding of the knowledge learned and its application in the real world. read more

Yogyakarta, Saturday, March 22, 2025 – The Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Universitas Gadjah Mada, held a guest lecture with the theme “Management of PT Sinergi Gula Nusantara in Facing National Sugar Self-sufficiency and Global Challenges.” The event was held online through a Zoom meeting on Saturday, March 22, 2025. This event was attended by students presenting the main speaker, Mahmudi, S.P., M.Si., and President Director of PT Sinergi Gula Nusantara (SGN). read more

Yogyakarta, March 24, 2025 – The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program, Universitas Gadjah Mada, held a guest lecture on entrepreneurship with the theme “Building the Founding Team.” This event took place hybrid offline at the MMA Auditorium and online through Zoom Meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2025. This event is open to students and the general public.

In the world of entrepreneurship, building a strong founding team is one of the key factors for a startup’s success. Therefore, this guest lecture presented an experienced resource person in the startup and business field, Janu Muhammad, S.Pd., M.Sc., Founder and CEO of Sayur Sleman, to share insights on strategies in selecting team members, building synergy, and managing dynamics in the founding team. read more

Yogyakarta, February 20, 2025 – 85 6th Semester Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (EPA) Study Program students at Universitas Gadjah Mada began implementing the MBKM Internship program on February 10, 2025. This program lasts for one semester and is spread across 23 partner institutions and companies, including:

1. 1. Dinas Pertanian dan Pangan Kabupaten Magelang (3 students)
   2. PT Hibrida Jaya Unggul (2 students)
   3. PT Erista Garden Asri (3 students)
   4. Dinas Pertanian dan Ketahanan Pangan DIY (6 students)
   5. Badan Pengawas Keuangan dan Pembangunan (BPKP) Pusat (6 students)
   6. PT Natural Nusantara (2 students)
   7. Dinas Pertanian, Pangan, dan Perikanan Kabupaten Sleman (8 students)
   8. BAPPEDA Kabupaten Sleman (1 students)
   9. Pusat Penelitian Teh dan Kina (PPTK) Gambung (3 students)
   10. Bank BRI Kanwil DIY (14 students)
   11. PT Pagilaran Pusat (2 students)
   12. PT Indigen Karya Unggul (4 students)
   13. Dinas Pertanian dan Pangan Kabupaten Gunungkidul (2 students)
   14. Bank BPD DIY (5 students)
   15. Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) Kabupaten Magelang (3 students)
   16. Kementerian Koordinator Bidang Pangan (5 students)
   17. Perum Perhutani Pusat (2 students)
   18. Perum Perhutani KPH Kedu Utara (Magelang) (3 students)
   19. BULOG DIY (3 students)
   20. BULOG Kabupaten Magelang (2 students)
   21. BULOG Kabupaten Banyumas (1 students)
   22. PT Perkebunan Nusantara IV Regional 2-Medan (4 students)
   23. PT Perkebunan Nusantara IV Regional 5-Pontianak (1 students)

   The Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program aims to provide students with opportunities to learn directly in related institutions and companies. Using the concept of link and match between academics and the world of work, this program helps students gain practical experience, hone professional skills, and understand the dynamics of the agribusiness sector and agricultural economy firsthand.
   The MBKM program allows students to convert this internship experience into 10-20 credits through the EPA Study Program curriculum. Thus, students can still fulfill learning outcomes without falling behind the academic curriculum.
   Through this internship program, students are expected to develop professional competencies, industry networks, and a deeper understanding of the world of work in agribusiness and agricultural economics. With this experience, they are better prepared to compete in the world of work and make a real contribution to developing Indonesia’s agricultural and food sectors. read more

Yogyakarta, February 11, 2025 – The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (EPA) Study Program of Universitas Gadjah Mada carried out Practicum Assistant Coaching Squad activities at the Sosek Building, Faculty of Agriculture. This activity aims to provide debriefing for 71 practicum assistants in charge of 9 practicum courses for the EPA Study Program in the even semester of the 2024/2025 academic year.

The event was led by Asih Kusumaningsih, S.P., M.Sc., as the Practicum Coordinator of the EPA Program for the Even Semester 2024/2025. In this coaching session, practicum assistants were provided with various necessary materials that support the smooth implementation of the practicum, starting from the introduction of the EPA Study Program practicum, the formation of assistant structures, and an explanation of the flow of practicum implementation. read more

Yogyakarta, February 7, 2025 – The Department of Agricultural Social Economics (Sosek) of Gadjah Mada University carried out the Debriefing and Deployment of Independent Students Learning Campus Merdeka (MBKM) for students of the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (EPA) Study Program and Agricultural Extension and Communication (PKP) class of 2022. The event, which took place at the Sosek Building, Faculty of Agriculture, aims to equip students with essential knowledge and skills before they go directly into the world of work through the MBKM program. read more

Yogyakarta, January 8, 2025 – The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), carried out the Socialization of the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Program for Ekonomi Pertanian dan Agribisnis (EPA) Study Program students class of 2022. This activity was conducted online through a Zoom Meeting attended by EPA Study Program lecturers and 2022 EPA Study Program students. The socialization aims to provide direction and information regarding the implementation of MBKM in the even semester of the 2024/2025 academic year. Some things discussed were the introduction of various MBKM programs offered and can be selected by students, the flow and conditions of MBKM implementation, especially for the type of MBKM Program Partners of EPA Study Program, then ended with a question and answer session by enthusiastic participants. The dynamic discussion reflected the great interest of students in this program.
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