Kunjungan lapang Praktikum Patologi Benih yang dilaksanakan pada 6 April 2026 di PT Tani Murni, Pakem, Yogyakarta, menjadi momentum penting bagi mahasiswa dalam memahami secara langsung proses produksi dan pengelolaan benih sehat. Kegiatan ini memberikan wawasan praktis mengenai pengendalian penyakit benih, standar mutu, serta tahapan produksi benih yang berkualitas. Melalui interaksi dengan praktisi di lapangan, mahasiswa tidak hanya memperoleh pengetahuan teknis, tetapi juga gambaran nyata mengenai penerapan ilmu patologi benih di dunia industri. read more

The Government of Bojonegoro continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to achieving food self-sufficiency through innovation in the agricultural sector. This effort was marked by the inaugural harvest of the Gamagora 7 rice variety, held in Bayamgede Village, Kepohbaru District, on Saturday (February 28, 2026). Carrying the theme “Towards Sustainable Food Self-Sufficiency in Bojonegoro,” the event represents a strategic collaboration between the Food Security and Agriculture Office (DKPP) of Bojonegoro Regency and Universitas Gadjah Mada in addressing climate change challenges while enhancing regional agricultural productivity. read more

In response to the growing global threat to banana production, three lecturers from the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), actively participated in a co-design workshop held in Manila in March 2026. The delegation included Prof. Dr. Ir. Siti Subandiyah, M.Agr.Sc. from the Department of Plant Protection, along with Mrs. Valentina Dwi Suci Handayani, S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D. from the department of agronomy and Mrs. Alia Bihrajihant Raya, S.P., M.P., Ph.D. from the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics. They are part of a collaborative research team under ACIAR, focusing on the management of banana wilt disease caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (TR4). read more

On February 16, 2026, a delegation of lecturers from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) conducted an academic visit to University of Southeastern Philippines in Davao City, Philippines, to attend and actively participate in the international scientific forum titled International Seminar on Abaca (Musa textilis): Production Systems, Disease Challenges, and Fiber Utilization. The event was organized by the College of Agriculture and Related Sciences, Tagum-Mabini Campus, and took place at the AVR, Agri Building, Mabini Unit, Davao de Oro. The seminar brought together academics, researchers, and practitioners from various countries who share a common interest in the development of natural fiber commodities, particularly abaca (Musa textilis), which is widely recognized for its high economic value and strong potential in sustainable industries. read more

In February 16, 2026, a group of lecturers from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) conducted an academic visit and collaboration initiative to an abaca fiber processing center in Davao City, Philippines. The delegation included Prof. Dr. Ir. Siti Subandiyah, M.Agr.Sc., Prof. Tri Joko, S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., and Dr. Ir. Arif Wibowo, M.Agr.Sc. from the Department of Plant Protection UGM, as well as Prof. Ir. Alva Edy Tontowi, M.Sc., Ph.D., IPU., ASEAN Eng. from the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering UGM. This visit represents a strategic effort to strengthen interdisciplinary and international collaboration in the development of sustainable agriculture-based commodities. read more