SDG 2: Zero Hunger
UGM is committed to supporting national food security for the future to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). One manifestation of this commitment is the continuous contribution to increasing the number of farmers using Gamagora 7 rice, a rice variety developed by UGM researchers so that it becomes more widely recognized by […].
A team of students from the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, UGM Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP UGM), won two gold medals and three silver medals at the Southeast Asian Agricultural and Food Engineering Student Chapter–Annual Regional Convention (AE-ARC) 2024, held from May 10-16 in Perlis, Malaysia. The competition, organized by the Malaysian Society […].
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Malnutrition remains an issue faced by healthcare professionals in hospitals.
Veganism is a lifestyle where individuals do not consume all animal products and their derivatives, including meat, milk, eggs, and products derived from animals, driven by health, environmental, and animal welfare reasons.
The UGM Faculty of Animal Science (Animal Science UGM) is set to break the Indonesian World Records Museum (MURI) record for drinking 11,690 glasses of milk by students on World Milk Day, June 1. Dean of Animal Science UGM, Professor Budi Guntoro, announced that this event is part of the activities celebrating the 11th Lustrum […].
The Indonesian government recently expressed its intention to collaborate with China to develop agricultural land in Central Kalimantan. This agreement was revealed by Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, following a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the High-Level Dialogue and Cooperation Mechanism (HDCM) RI–RRC in Labuan Bajo, East […].
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and representatives from PT Ciomas Adisatwa–Japfa Group have agreed to collaborate on developing a teaching farm and teaching industry.
The UGM Faculty of Agriculture (Faperta UGM) inaugurated a vocational program in the form of a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) study.
Rice prices in Indonesia have increased significantly recently. At the end of February 2024, the increase reached Rp18,000 per kg, marking the highest record in the country’s history of rice trading.
National food security has become a hot topic in recent years.
Arif Muazam (39) from the Master’s Program in Biology, UGM Faculty of Biology, is recorded as the fastest graduate of the master’s program during the Postgraduate Program Graduation Ceremony on Wednesday (Apr.
The Gamagora rice variety, developed by the UGM Center for Agrotechnology Innovation (PIAT UGM), was harvested by farmers from the Makmur Sejahtera Farmers Group in Sentolo, Kulon Progo. This inaugural harvest was conducted on a demonstration plot of 1 hectare, divided into three sections.
As a highly anticipated activity, especially during exam periods, the UGM Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (Fisipol UGM) offers free breakfast for its students. This initiative, known as Fisipol Free Breakfast, is a regular agenda at Fisipol UGM, where the faculty provides morning meals to care for students undergoing semester exams. This practice aims […].
Not long after the Russia-Ukraine war, the world was shocked by the outbreak of war between Iran and Israel.
The new government is expected to allocate more work to the agricultural sector.
The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at the UGM Faculty of Agricultural Technology assisted the Sungai Undang Village community in Seruya Hilir District, Seruya Regency, Central Kalimantan, in unlocking the potential of nipa palm (Nypa fruticans) cultivation.
The government is gearing up to roll out a free lunch and milk program for 82.9 million individuals, encompassing students, boarding school attendees, and expectant mothers.
Community service activities are integral to the tri-dharma of higher education.
UGM KKN-PPM students conducted sword bean planting in Namu Village, Laonti District, South Konawe Regency. This initiative aims to provide an alternative to soybeans in tempeh production, highlighting the team’s commitment to sustainable agricultural practices.
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) stands tall in celebrating the remarkable achievements of its students. The Tekari team, a group of talented UGM students, has achieved a prestigious milestone by securing the silver award in the Asian Youth Innovation Award category for Agriculture, Livestock, Horticulture, Aquaculture, and Fisheries at the Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE).
Creating a sustainable food security system encompasses more than just ensuring food supplies; it involves economic, social, and environmental considerations.
Indonesia has long been blessed with abundant resources, including cultural diversity and spices, which have captivated the world’s attention for centuries.
UGM is dedicated to bolstering the future of food security expediting the attainment of sustainable development goals (SDGs).
In a collaborative effort between the UGM Faculty of Agriculture, PT Indomarco Prismatama (Indomaret), and Petani Millenial Sleman, a crucial meeting was held with the Sleman Regent, Kustini Sri Purnomo, on Monday (Jan.
The Community Service Program (KKN-PPM) at UGM embodies the university’s commitment to societal progress. This time, the KKN-PPM team from Karangkobar shares its narrative of uplifting livestock potential in Leksana Village, Karangkobar District, Banjarnegara Regency.
The UGM International Training Center–Cage-Free Innovation and Welfare Hub, nestled in Kalijeruk, Sleman, has obtained international animal welfare certification from the Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC) organization in the United States. Luiz Mazzon Neto, the Director of the HFAC Global Program, formally presented the certificate to the Dean of the Faculty of Animal Sciences, Professor […].
The UGM Faculty of Agriculture has collaborated with the Berau Regency Government over the past five years to implement the Sigap Sejahtera Program (PSS). The program focuses on the intensification and downstream of agricultural products to improve the welfare of farmers in various villages in Berau Regency, East Kalimantan.
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Bank Indonesia (BI) Purwokerto, and the Banjarnegara Regency Government celebrated the official inauguration of the Coffee Learning Center in Babadan Village, Banjarnegara Regency, Central Java Province, on Tuesday (Jan.
In a journey lasting approximately 1.5 months, 23 UGM students participating in the Community Service Program (KKN PPM) have ventured into the heart of Kendal, Ngawi Regency, East Java. Their mission is to unlock the untapped potential of nature for sustainable community development.