Yogyakarta, June 3, 2025 – The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program again presents an inspiring learning experience through the Entrepreneurship Guest Lecture. Located in the MMA Auditorium, Building A10 Sosek 3rd Floor, this guest lecture discussed “Utilization of Natural Fibers for the Sustainable Fashion Industry.” It was attended by all students participating in entrepreneurship courses in the even semester of the 2024/2025 Academic Year.
The guest speaker was Hari Agung Wicaksono, M.Pd, a fashion designer and owner of Hari Agung Kebaya, who has been actively developing fashion based on natural fibers and local wisdom. read more

Yogyakarta, June 2, 2025—The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program has successfully held the Entrepreneurship Practicum EXPO 2025, which is part of the even-semester practicum activities for the 2024/2025 Academic Year. This activity aims to encourage students to develop an entrepreneurial spirit through the creation of products and businesses based on creative ideas relevant to the community’s needs.a

Twenty-two student groups of 3 to 5 people participated in this activity. Before the expo, participants compiled a Business Model Canvas (BMC), which was then realized in the form of real products and exhibited at the expo. The products were mainly processed foods and beverages, such as donuts, ice cream, fruit juice, and processed bananas. read more

Yogyakarta, May 28, 2025 – The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, proudly released three of its best students in the Graduation Period II Academic Year 2024/2025 held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The three students who officially completed their studies are:

This extraordinary achievement results from hard work, perseverance, and high dedication shown by the graduates during their education in the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program. read more

Yogyakarta, June 11, 2025 – As part of the implementation of the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program, the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, carried out monitoring and evaluation activities for internship students at Perum Perhutani. In the even semester of the 2024/2025 academic year, five students from the UGM Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program participated in the internship program in two locations: two students at Perum Perhutani Headquarters (Jakarta) and three students at Perum Perhutani North Kedu Regional Division (Central Java). read more

Yogyakarta, May 19, 2025 – Faculty of Agriculture Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) received an academic visit from Agribusiness Study Program, Sriwijaya University (UNSRI). The activity on Monday was attended by 18 lecturers and 185 students from the UNSRI agribusiness Study Program. The group was received directly by the Department of Agricultural Social Economics, especially from the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Undergraduate Study Program (EPA), Master of Agricultural Economics Study Program (MEP), Master of Agribusiness Management Study Program (MMA), and the Agricultural Social Economics Student Family (KMSEP). read more

Yogyakarta, May 12, 2025 – Keluarga Mahasiswa Soisal Ekonomi Pertanian (KMSEP), Department of Agricultural Socioeconomics (SOSEK) UGM successfully organized Jogjajanan 2025, a biennial event anticipated by students, alums, and the general public. At Pancasila Field UGM, the event was lively and energetic, combining creative competitions, culinary bazaars, interactive entertainment, and a spectacular music concert that aroused the enthusiasm of visitors from all walks of life.

✨ EPA’s “Golden” Stand: Fun, Informative, and Full of Prizes!
One of the highlights of Jogjajanan 2025 was participating in the Agricultural Economics Study Program (EPA), which enlivened the event by opening an interactive stand with the theme “Golden”. To introduce itself to the broader community, the Agricultural Economics Study Program (EPA) also enlivened Jogjajanan by appearing striking with golden yellow ornaments that depict passion, energy, and glory. The EPA stand was visually appealing, interactive, and educational. Every visitor was greeted with an informative brochure about the EPA Study Program. After reading the brochure, visitors were invited to play fun games and answer light quizzes about the EPA. read more

Yogyakarta, May 8, 2025—Monitoring and Evaluation (Monev) Phase III for students participating in the Merdeka Learning Campus Merdeka (MBKM) program was held on May 10, 2025, online via Zoom Meeting. Monitoring and Evaluation of the MBKM Internship scheme starts at 13.00 WIB and is attended by students, supervisors, and partner representatives. Monitoring aims to review the progress of internship implementation, evaluate learning achievements, and provide directions for improvement for a more optimal internship implementation. read more

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

Yogyakarta, April 24, 2025—In the warm atmosphere of the month of Syawal, lecturers of the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program (EPA) visited retired lecturers on Thursday, April 24, 2025. This activity is part of the Syawalan tradition, which is routinely carried out as a form of respect while strengthening the family ties between academicians across generations.

The group of EPA active lecturers visited the residence of several retired lecturers, including Mr. Ir. Sinarhadi and Dr. Ir. Djuwari, who, during their tenure, contributed a lot to building the development of the EPA Study Program to what it is today. The visit began with a prayer together and mutual forgiveness. The atmosphere of intimacy and kinship was thick throughout the visit. 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