Yogyakarta, April 25, 2025-In order to improve content production and news writing skills, the Department of Agricultural Social Economics (Sosek) Media Team consisting of Adinda, Adhika, April, Inay, Mila, Mirda, Manda, Dinda, and Arsya participated in the “Open Broadcaster Studio (OBS) and Article Writing Training” organized by the Faculty of Agriculture UGM on Friday (25/04/2025). Located in Co-working Space 1 AGLC 6th Floor, this training was attended by the Faculty Media Team and Media Teams from various departments. read more

Magelang, April 22, 2025 – The Merdeka Learning Campus Merdeka (MBKM) Supervisory Lecturer Team from the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (EPA) Study Program, Asih Kusumaningsih, SP., M.Sc., as MBKM supervisor for internship students at Bulog Magelang Regency, along with two other lecturers, namely Ir. Any Suryantini, M.M., Ph.D. and Agus Dwi Nugroho, S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D. visited to monitor the progress of two students undergoing internships at Bulog Magelang Regency. This visit aims to evaluate the progress of internship activities that have been undertaken by students for approximately two months. read more

Magelang, April 22, 2025 – The supervisor team of the Merdeka Learning Campus Merdeka (MBKM) Internship Program from the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program (EPA), Faculty of Agriculture, Gadjah Mada University, carried out monitoring and evaluation activities for students who were undergoing the MBKM internship program at the Agriculture and Food Service Office of Magelang Regency.

During this visit, the accompanying lecturers discussed directly with the DPP of Magelang District, including the Head of the General and Personnel Subdivision, to review the development and contribution of students over the past two months. Currently, students are placed in several Agricultural Extension Centers (BPP) in various sub-districts and are scheduled to complete their placement in BPP on May 7, 2025. read more

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 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, 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 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

Students of the 2022 Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program conducted an Agricultural Socio-Economic Assessment Practicum in Gunung Kidul Regency on November 1-4, 2024. The activity aims to provide students with information on the socio-economic conditions of farmers in Gunungkidul Regency through surveys and direct interviews with farmers.

The Agricultural Socio-Economic Assessment Practicum has a series of activities that allow students to have reliable academic abilities. After conducting field practicums by interviewing farmers, students then write the results of their studies in the form of a scientific report containing the general conditions of the area, characteristics of respondents, analysis of social conditions, analysis of costs, income, profits of farming businesses and the level of farmer welfare. This is expected to provide students with an overview of the portrait of farming businesses in Gunung Kidul Regency and the conditions of farmers’ households. To facilitate the implementation of the practicum, students are accompanied by a practicum assistant and a supervisor. The series of practicum activities are closed with an exam with a lecturer in the form of a presentation of the results of the analysis. read more