Yogyakarta, February 10, 2026 – Gadjah Mada University held the Professorial Inauguration Ceremony for Prof. Dr. Jangkung Handoyo Mulyo, M.Ec, as a Full Professor in the Field of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management. This moment marks an important milestone in his academic journey and in his scholarly contributions to the development of Indonesia’s agricultural economy.

In his inaugural address, Prof. Jangkung emphasized that food self-sufficiency is a strategic foundation for national sovereignty and welfare. Food is not merely viewed as an economic commodity but also possesses strong social, political, and cultural dimensions. Amid global uncertainties such as climate change, supply chain disruptions, and price fluctuations, a self-reliant food system is key to ensuring a country does not depend on external parties. Additionally, he highlighted the importance of improving farmers’ welfare through enhanced market access, more efficient input costs, and adequate infrastructure support, using a cross-sectoral approach. read more

The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (EPA) Study Program at the Faculty of Agriculture conducted the Phase I Impactful Internship Monitoring session on Thursday, March 5, 2026, online with each student’s respective internship advisor. This activity plays a crucial role in ensuring that the internship program aligns with learning objectives and provides students with relevant real-world work experience.

The monitoring involved discussing students’ adaptation processes, the alignment of internship activities with their academic coursework, the variety of tasks performed, and the challenges encountered during the internship. In general, students demonstrated strong adaptability across various institutions, actively participating in administrative, operational, marketing, and field activities. However, several areas for improvement were also noted, including the need to align tasks with learning outcomes, strengthen technical skills, and maintain discipline in completing logbooks and preparing reports. read more

The Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (EPA) at Gadjah Mada University once again graduated its students during the Second Commencement Ceremony of the 2025/2026 Academic Year, held on February 25, 2026. During this ceremony, the EPA Department officially graduated four students who had completed their entire course of study.

During this period, one of the EPA Program graduates also achieved a notable accomplishment. Nadya Nur Fauzia, S.P., was honored as the department’s top graduate with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.87. This accomplishment serves as a testament to her dedication and consistency in pursuing her studies and is expected to inspire other students. read more

The Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (EPA) at Gadjah Mada University is once again conducting a student placement program as part of the Impactful Internship Program for the Even Semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. This program officially began on February 10, 2026, and is being participated in by 84 sixth-semester students, who will undergo off-campus learning through hands-on workplace experience. 

A total of 22 partner institutions are involved in this Impactful Internship Program, representing various sectors, including government agencies, State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), private companies, and research institutions.  read more

The Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (EPA) at the Faculty of Agriculture once again hosted a Guest Lecture on Agricultural Business on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Under the theme “Quitting the Bank to Realize Sustainable Agriculture,” the event featured Mr. Theodorus Dedy Tri Kuncoro, S.Si, CEO of PT Bhumee Artani Nusantara, as the guest speaker. The lecture was moderated by Pinjung Nawang Sari, S.P., M.Sc., and attended by undergraduate students from the EPA program’s 2025 cohort. read more

The Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (EPA) at the Faculty of Agriculture, Gadjah Mada University, held a Coaching Session for Laboratory Assistants for Genap Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year on Wednesday, February 5, 2026, at the MMA Auditorium in the Sosek Building. The event was attended by Asih Kusumaningsih, S.P., M.Sc., as the General Laboratory Coordinator; Dr. Hani Perwitasari, S.P., M.Sc., as the Head of the EPA Program; faculty members; and the Laboratory Assistant Team, consisting of undergraduate students from the EPA program, Master’s students in Agricultural Economics (MEP), and Master’s students in Agribusiness Management (MMA). read more

Yogyakarta, December 10, 2025 – The Evaluation of the Fall Semester Practicum for the 2025/2026 Academic Year was held offline at the MMA Auditorium, 3rd Floor, Agricultural Social Economics Building, Faculty of Agriculture. This activity marked the completion of the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Program Practicum for the Fall Semester 2025/2026. Lecturers and practicum assistants attended the event as a forum for reflection and continuous improvement of the practicum implementation over the course of one semester. read more

Yogyakarta, November 26, 2026 — The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (EPA) Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM, proudly welcomed 10 male graduates and 12 female graduates who officially earned their Bachelor of Agriculture (S.P.) degrees at the First Graduation Ceremony of the 2025/2026 Academic Year. This event marked a significant milestone for the entire academic community, as it once again highlighted numerous commendable achievements at both the departmental and faculty levels. read more

Yogyakarta, November 28, 2025 — The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada held a guest lecture for the Agricultural Politics course, featuring Prof. Akira Ishida from Kobe University, Japan. The guest lecture was themed “Food and Nutrition Security.”

The guest lecture delivered by Prof. Akira Ishida discussed the relationship between poverty, inequality, Hunger, and food policy in developing countries. He explained that food insecurity is not only caused by limited production but also by unequal access to resources, education, and economic opportunities. Using a microeconomic approach, Prof. Ishida showed how household socioeconomic conditions affect consumption patterns, nutrition, and well-being. read more

Yogyakarta, November 28, 2025 – The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, held a Guest Lecture for the Research Methodology Course, featuring Shahrin Shahab, M.A., PhD Candidate and Graduate Teaching Assistant at the School of Public Policy, Oregon State University, USA, as the guest speaker. This activity was carried out to strengthen students’ understanding of various research approaches, particularly qualitative research methodology, which is increasingly relevant to agricultural socioeconomic studies. read more