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

On March 11, 2026, the Department of Plant Protection Universitas Gadjah Mada, held a yudisium (graduation ceremony) for six students. The March I 2026 ceremony was held in the Meeting Room of the Department of Plant Pests and Diseases, 3rd Floor, Building A1.

The graduates, consisting of students from the Undergraduate Program in Plant Protection and the Master’s Program in Plant Pest Science, shared reflections and experiences from their academic journey at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada. They expressed that studying in the fields of Plant Protection, Phytopathology, and Plant Pest Science provided valuable experiences, including the development of both hard and soft skills, comprehensive scientific understanding and its practical applications, as well as the expansion of professional networks. In addition to expressing gratitude for their educational journey, the graduates also conveyed their hopes for the department’s future development—aspiring for the Department of Plant Protection to continue progressing, producing outstanding and impactful graduates, and for all lecturers to be granted continued health and well-being. read more

In March 2026, graduate students from the Master’s Program in Plant Pest Science conducted a field practicum on Insect Taxonomy and Systematics at Taman Lansia Ceria (TLC) Bethesda Yakkum and the nearby Kali Kuning area. This activity was designed as an integral part of experiential learning, aimed at enhancing students’ understanding of insect diversity, identification techniques, and collection methods in natural habitats. The practicum was supervised by Dr. Prayogo Probo Asmoro, S.P., M.Si. and Dr. Suputa, S.P., M.P., with support from teaching assistants Manda Rahma Cyntia, S.P. and Hanifan, S.P., M.Sc., who actively facilitated the technical aspects of the fieldwork. read more

On February 11, 2026, students from the Plant Protection Study Program conducted a field practicum in Agricultural Nematology at the UGM Center for Agro-Technology Innovation (PIAT) in Berbah. The activity involved 50 students from the 2024 cohort enrolled in Agricultural Nematology Practicum groups A3.1 and A3.2. The practicum was supervised by lecturers Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Maulana, S.Hut., M.Sc. and Dr. Adyatma Irawan Santosa, S.P., M.Sc., with additional support from teaching assistants who facilitated both technical and academic aspects of the session. read more