At the 3rd Undergraduate Program Graduation on May 22, 2024, the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program succeeded in graduating 23 students with very satisfactory honors. The graduates came from the classes of 2018, 2019, and 2020. Three Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness students managed to receive awards at the graduation. Sania Sita Devi, S.P., from the class of 2020, received an award as the best graduate of the UGM Faculty of Agriculture. Salsabila Aulia Rahmadani, S.P., from the class of 2020, received an award as the best graduate of the UGM Agricultural Socioeconomic Department. Rizky Muhammad Aji Saputra, S. P., from the class of 2020, received an award as the fastest graduate of the UGM Faculty of Agriculture. read more

On Thursday, June 13, 2024, the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program held a guest lecture on the Human Resources Management (HRM) course with the theme of opportunities and challenges in the world of work. The guest lecture invited as a resource person a psychology expert, namely Mrs. Swastika Wulan Pahlevi Nugroho Putri, S.Psi., M.Psi. The guest lecture was held in the MMA Auditorium and was attended by students participating in the HRM course. The guest lecture aims to introduce students to the realities of today’s world of work and equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in the world of work. This guest lecture is also a forum for students to ask questions and prepare themselves for the world of work. The guest lecture went smoothly. The students were very enthusiastic to pay attention and ask questions of the resource person. It is hoped that students will be helped by this guest lecture so that they can prepare themselves for the world of work and the future and achieve success. read more

(Photo: group photo with invited guests)

Yogyakarta, May 4, 2024 A book review and dissemination event entitled “Myths vs. Facts: The Indonesian Palm Oil Industry in Global Social, Economic, and Environmental Issues, Fourth Edition” was successfully held on May 4, 2024, at the Faculty of Agriculture, Gadjah Mada University. More precisely, this seminar was held at the Hardjono Danoesastro Auditorium, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM.

This review seminar and book dissemination are the result of collaboration between the Gadjah Mada University Agricultural Socioeconomic Student Family (KMSEP) and the Palm Oil Agribusiness Strategic Policy Institute (PASPI), which is supported by the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDPKS). read more

On March 19, 2024, the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program held an event that was not only informative but also raised awareness of the important role of cocoa in the Indonesian economy. Through the Zoom platform, a guest lecture with the theme “Agribusiness and Competitiveness of Indonesian Cocoa” succeeded in attracting the attention of both students and the general public who are interested in the world of cocoa agribusiness.

In a session guided by an experienced moderator, Dr. Tedy Dirhamsyah, S.P., M.A.B. from the Research Institute for Industrial and Refreshment Crops, shared valuable knowledge about the cocoa industry in Indonesia. He opened the session by providing a comprehensive overview of the history of cocoa, the commodity’s mandate, and the importance of the germplasm collection held by the Agency for Standardization of Agricultural Instruments for Industrial and Refreshing Crops. read more

On January 16, 2024, the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program (EPA Prodi) carried out a visit to the Guyub Farmer Group in Karangrejek, Wonosari, Gunung Kidul. This event was attended by various parties, including the Head of the Guyub Farmers Group, the Head of the Hamlet, the Wonosari Agricultural Extension Officer, the Head of the Study Program, and a number of EPA Study Program lecturers. The main purpose of this visit is to hand over assistance for agricultural production facilities as a form of service from universities to the community. read more

On January 16, 2024, coordination of cooperation between the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program (EPA Prodi) and Bank Rakyat Indonesia Yogyakarta Special Regional Office (BRI Kanwil DIY) took place at the UGM Faculty of Agriculture. The meeting was attended by several lecturers from the EPA Study Program and representatives from the BRI DIY Regional Office. The main agenda for this meeting was to discuss plans for implementing Independent Campus-Based Internships (MBKM) for EPA Study Program students within the BRI DIY Regional Office. The aim of this internship is to provide students with practical experience in the banking sector, with the hope of expanding their knowledge and skills. Apart from that, this meeting was also directed at expanding cooperation between universities and the industrial sector, facing future labor market challenges, especially due to the Industrial Revolution 5.0. With this collaboration, it is hoped that students can achieve positive benefits, such as gaining a practical understanding of work in the financial sector, increasing their career readiness in this field, and expanding the network of connections between students, universities, and the industrial sector. Overall, it is hoped that this collaboration will not only provide academic benefits for students but also support the growth of the financial sector in a sustainable and effective manner. read more

On January 10, 2024, the UGM Faculty of Agriculture was the venue for a coordination meeting between the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program (Prodi EPA) with PT Perkebunan Nusantara and the Coffee and Cocoa Research Center (Puslitkoka). This event was attended by several lecturers from the EPA Study Program and representatives from PT Perkebunan Nusantara and Puslitkoka. The main objective of this meeting was to discuss the implementation of independent campus-based internship (MBKM) activities for EPA Study Program students at these two institutions. Through this internship, it is hoped that students can expand their knowledge and skills related to plantations in Indonesia. This meeting also aims to expand collaboration between universities and the industrial sector, especially in facing future labor market challenges. In this way, students can experience positive benefits from gaining practical experience in the world of plantations, increasing their readiness for a career in this field, and expanding the network of connections between students, universities, and the industrial sector. It is hoped that this collaboration will not only contribute to students’ academic development but also encourage the growth of the plantation sector in Indonesia more effectively and sustainably. read more

Yogyakarta, January 9, 2024. The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program has officially coordinated cooperation with PT Bank Mandiri. This coordination is part of the implementation of MBKM, where the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program hopes to advance the agricultural and agribusiness sectors through collaboration with PT Bank Mandiri. In addition, it is hoped that this partnership will become an inspiring example of collaboration between universities and the industrial sector in facing the increasingly complex challenges of globalization. Through this synergy, it is hoped that it can create a positive impetus for the growth of the agricultural and agribusiness sectors amidst global economic dynamics. read more

The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program invited Shofyan Adi Cahyono from Sayur Organik Merbabu for the second time for a guest lecture with the theme Marketing of Organic Commodities on Saturday, 21st October 2023. Shofyan Adi Cahyono said that market demand for organic products in Indonesia is increasing. This trend shows that there is an increase of 20% every year. The increase that occurs undoubtedly cannot be separated from the desire to live a healthy life or “back to nature”. read more

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.