Three students from the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program (EPA), Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), are participating in a student exchange program in Japan. The students are Robby Ardiansyah (EPA 2024), Gabriella Ivana Dewi Setiadi (EPA 2023), and Ghiffari Putra Agoeng (EPA 2023), who are participating in the program at two different universities:

• Robby Ardiansyah (EPA 2024) – Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
• Gabriella Ivana Dewi Setiadi (EPA 2023) – Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
• Ghiffari Putra Agoeng (EPA 2023) – Ibaraki University

The participation of these three EPA students in the exchange program provides an opportunity to gain academic experience in an international higher education environment. Student exchange programs allow students to become familiar with educational environments in other countries and broaden their academic perspectives through learning experiences at overseas universities. read more

The contribution of academics from Universitas Gadjah Mada, particularly from the Faculty of Agriculture, was highlighted in a strategic discussion on strengthening the national food system through their participation in a focus group discussion (FGD) organized by Badan Pengawasan Keuangan dan Pembangunan. The FGD, titled “From Intervention to Independence: Assessing the Sustainability of KSPEAN as a Foundation for National Food System Independence,” was held on April 28–29, 2026, at the BPKP Regional Office of the Special Region of Yogyakarta. read more

The AIMS Fall 2025 program stands as a valuable international academic experience that contributes significantly to students’ global competence and academic development. Hosana Adel Ivory, a student of the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (EPA) Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), batch of 2022, had the opportunity to participate in this student exchange program during the odd semester of the 2025 academic year, from September 2025 to January 2026. The program was hosted by Ibaraki University, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, and involved students from the Faculty of Agriculture UGM across the 2022 and 2023 cohorts. read more

Yogyakarta, November 12, 2025 — The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Program (EPA) of the Faculty of Agriculture at UGM received a visit from the Agribusiness Program of Andalas University. The purpose of this visit was to conduct a comparative study related to preparations for applying for ASIIN international accreditation, as well as to strengthen academic relations between institutions.

During the meeting, the UGM EPA Team shared their experiences, strategies, and best practices in obtaining ASIIN accreditation, including preparing the Self Assessment Report (SAR) documents, strengthening the learning outcomes-based curriculum, strengthening the internal quality assurance system, and preparing for the site visit. The discussion was interactive, with both parties exchanging experiences and challenges encountered in internationalizing their study programs. read more

Yogyakarta, November 5, 2025 – The UGM Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program held a guest lecture for the Regional Economics course. The lecture carried the theme “Structural Changes in the Irish Economy 1926-2020: An Input-Output Analysis” with Prof. Cathal O’Donoghue, Professor of Public and Social Policy, University of Galway, Ireland, as the guest speaker.

In this guest lecture, Prof. Cathal began by introducing the basic concepts of value chains and input-output analysis. The value chain begins with the provision of raw materials, production, distribution, and sales services, to generate added value for consumers. In today’s economy, the value chain involves interactions between various sectors, giving rise to input-output relationships. Prof. Cathal explained the input-output (IO) model, which shows the multiplier effect when demand for inputs in a sector increases and involves inter-regional interactions. read more

Yogyakarta, October 3, 2025 – The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (EPA) Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, continues to demonstrate its commitment and consistency in organizing international classes as an effort to strengthen student capacity in facing global challenges. This initiative is part of a collaboration with the AIMS Program (Asian-International Mobility for Students), which provides students with opportunities for international exposure through cross-border cooperation. read more

Yogyakarta, September 18, 2025 – The Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM, is proud to congratulate Mr. Arif Wahyu Widada, S.P., M.Sc., who has been awarded a doctoral (S3) study opportunity at the Graduate School of Global Humanities and Social Science, Nagasaki University, Japan. His departure is not only a personal achievement but also a strategic step in strengthening academic capacity, research, and international networks in the field of agricultural economics and agribusiness. read more

Yogyakarta, September 15, 2025 – The Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (EPA), Faculty of Agriculture, UGM, once again conducted a Village Project implementation, this time located at the Mekar Organic Rice Farmers Group, Ngalian and Ngudi Makmur Organic Rice Farmers Group, Prumpung, Sleman Regency. The activity carried the theme “Program to enhance students’ understanding and capabilities in developing joint marketing concepts through the Village Project model.” This Village Project was participated in by 15 EPA students from the 2022 batch under the guidance of Hariyani Dwi Anjani, S.P., M.Sc., Sugiyarto, S.P., M.Sc., and Dr. Ir. Lestari Rahayu Waluyati, M.P. read more

Yogyakarta, September 16, 2025 – The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (EPA) Program, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM, conducted a Village Project deployment in Candiroto District, Temanggung Regency, in collaboration with Perhutani Kedu Utara Candiroto Forest Division as a field partner. The project focuses on the theme “Village Project to enhance students’ understanding and skills in technology use through the dissemination of technological knowledge and innovations to farmers via the utilization of Digital Technology Applications for business network expansion.” This Village Project was participated in by 15 students from the 2022 EPA class under the guidance of Dr. Hani Perwitasari, S.P., M.Sc., Arif Wahyu Widada, S.P., M.Sc., and Prof. Dr. Ir. Dwidjono Hadi Darwanto, M.S. read more

Journal of Management Studies, Vol. 31, 2025
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