On November 5, 2024, the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program successfully achieved “UNGGUL” Accreditation from BAN-PT (National Accreditation Board for Higher Education). The accreditation was determined based on the Decree of BAN-PT Number 6549/SK/BAN-PT/Ak.KP/S/XI/2024 concerning the Conversion of Accreditation Rankings for the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program in the Undergraduate Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada, Sleman Regency. This accreditation is valid from November 5, 2024 – July 10, 2029. This achievement proves the commitment of the UGM Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) point 4, namely quality education.
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On October 29, 2024, the UGM Faculty of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Kana Cooperative and the Agam Regency Government, held counseling for sugarcane farmers in Kanagarian Lawang and Kebagarian Tigo Balai, Matur District. The event, which was held at the Lawang Village Head Office, aimed to introduce a new, more efficient method of planting sugarcane using the ringpit technique.
Low productivity and yield, as well as limited sugarcane supply, are problems faced by all sugarcane farmers. This has an impact on the less-than-satisfactory income of sugarcane farmers. Not only that, but the performance of the sugar industry, which relies on supplies from community sugarcane, is also not optimal. The low productivity and yield are caused by substandard cultivation techniques. The use of suboptimal inputs has an impact on low productivity and sugarcane yield. Therefore, the ringpit technique is a solution to increase the efficiency of water and nutrient absorption.
On October 17, 2024, the Department of Agricultural Socioeconomics, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held the second International Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Socioeconomics, Agribusiness, and Rural Development (ICSASARD). This international conference was held to support the transformation of essential sectors to create a sustainable, resilient, and prosperous society.
ICSASARD 2024 covers 7 issues, including
1. Low Emission Development (LED) for sustainable agriculture
2. Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) for sustainable agriculture
3. Climate change and natural resources resilience for food systems
4. Sustainable food value chain
5. Food and nutrition security
6. Social transformation towards sustainable food system
7. Inclusive Rural Development
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Do you know about the Fast Track Program? The Fast Track Program is an accelerated study program for undergraduate students (S1) to be able to continue to the master’s level (S2) so that they can complete their undergraduate (S1) and master’s (S2) studies in just 5 years! Interesting, isn’t it?
The Fast Track Program is open to all students of the UGM Faculty of Agriculture who are interested in continuing their studies in the master’s program at the UGM Faculty of Agriculture. There are two Master’s Programs in the UGM Department of Agricultural Socioeconomics, namely a Master of Agricultural Economics and a Master of Agribusiness Management.
Prof. Jamhari, a distinguished expert in the Socio-Economics of Agriculture at UGM, was a key figure at the 8th Indonesian Palm Oil Research Week 2024. The event was held on 3-4 October 2024 at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC). The theme of the event was “Green Gold: Transforming Palm Oil Industry through Cutting-Edge Technologies”. This event is expected to introduce the latest research innovations on palm oil to stakeholders in the palm oil industry, such as the government, private sector, academics, and the wider community.
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Finally, the long-awaited event is back! Postgraduate Program Registration for Even Semester Academic Year 2024/2025 Faculty of Agriculture UGM is Now Open. The programs opened include master’s programs and doctoral programs.
For prospective new students who are interested in the field of agricultural socio-economics, the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics at UGM accepts new students for two master’s study programs, namely:
- Master of Agricultural Economics
- Master of Agribusiness Management
The interests in the Doctoral Program in Agricultural Science that are linear to the field of agricultural socio-economics are as follows:.
At the Period IV Undergraduate Program Graduation on August 28, 2024, the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program succeeded in graduating 52 students with an average GPA of 3.80. The average study period for EPA Study Program graduates is 3 years, 11 months, 24 days. Six Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness students succeeded in receiving awards at the graduation.
Anna Tria Nita, S.P., from the class of 2020 received an award as the best graduate of the UGM Faculty of Agriculture.
The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program participates in the MBKM program to improve the quality of students’ abilities. It is hoped that the MBKM program will increase students’ experience, especially in the world of work. After running for one semester, it was time to withdraw students. The withdrawal of students marks the completion of the MBKM program. The implementation of the withdrawal of MBKM students from partner companies was colored by various stories.
The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program partners with the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs and the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs in the MBKM program. Experience working in the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs and the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs provides various knowledge and skills for students to work in a ministerial environment in Indonesia.