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.

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. read more

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: read more

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. read more

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.

Technological developments and agricultural digitalization can help organic farmers increase productivity, efficiency, and sustainability of the cultivation process. Parts of organic farming that technological developments and digitalization can influence include:

– Commodity Monitoring

– Cultivation Management

– Production Tracking

– Marketing and Distribution

– Education and training

– Data Management and Analysis

– Sustainability and Environmental Friendly

– Organic E-Certification read more