Indonesia aims for food self-sufficiency by halting rice/corn imports. Experts urge stronger plant protection policies for sustainable agriculture & farmer welfare.
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
An FGD hosted by UGM discusses blue food as a sustainable and equitable solution for food security, emphasizing its role in strengthening coastal communities and addressing the climate crisi...
Professor Chusnul Hanim of UGM proposes phytobiotics as a sustainable solution to antibiotic-free, healthy livestock products amid rising food demand.
Professor Lily Arsanti Lestari is now a UGM Basic Nutrition Professor who aspires to utilize Indonesia's local food to combat malnutrition, stunting, and obesity.
Amid rising layoffs, UGM lecturer Dr. Hempri Suyatna supports removing work age limits as a solution, emphasizing economic and social impacts.
UGM empowers communities near forests in Ngawi and Blora through circular economy programs, livestock aid, and student service deployment for sustainable growth.
UGM expert shares tips for selecting healthy and eligible Qurbani animals ahead of Eid al-Adha, including age, health checks, and disease prevention measures.
UGM experts highlight biotechnology’s role in novel food innovation, probiotics, and sustainable nutrition to combat the global food crisis.
Prof. Asmarani Kusumawati highlights repeat breeding, feed issues, and infectious diseases as key challenges to Indonesia's beef self-sufficiency.
Ahead of Eid al-Adha, UGM expert Prof. Panjono emphasizes the crucial need for awareness and proper implementation of animal welfare principles for sacrificial animals.
UGM researchers discover OsRKD3 gene triggers somatic embryogenesis in black rice, advancing regeneration and food security innovation.
UGM and Charoen Pokphand Indonesia Build Closed House Layer Facility for Veterinary Student Learning
UGM partners with Charoen Pokphand to establish a closed-house layer facility for hands-on poultry education and research at its Smart Veterinary Teaching Farm.
UGM and PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara sign an MoU to distribute 200 tons of Gamagora 7 rice seeds, supporting national food security and farmer empowerment through research-based innovation.
A student team from UGM Faculty of Animal Science won second place in a national competition with a phytobiotic innovation using dragon fruit peel and Moringa leaves.
UGM nutrition expert says Free Nutritious Meals program can fight stunting if targeted, protein-rich, and guided by professional nutritionists.
UGM economists urge stronger synergy between the government and BI to maintain economic stability amid global uncertainty and trade conflicts.
UGM expert highlights the need for accurate data, regional flexibility, and social capital in implementing Indonesia's extreme poverty eradication plan.
UGM’s Gamahumat innovation improves soil fertility by up to 50% and is set for trials on post-mining land to support reforestation efforts.
UGM’s Professor Ani Widiastuti presents hybrid potato research at global conference in China, promoting innovation and international collaboration.
Dr. Bayu Dwi Apri Nugroho, a lecturer at the UGM Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP UGM), stated that simple technology is ideal for the agricultural sector. This technology can support...
Climate change, marked by global warming, has become an increasingly real and serious threat to the agricultural sector, especially staple crops, which are the primary food source for commun...
Indonesia is one of the countries that imports alfalfa forage (Medicago sativa L.) for livestock.
The Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program initiated by the government continues to spark debate among the public. Initially requiring 71 trillion rupiah in funding, the program is viewed as pot...
President Prabowo Subianto has established 77 National Strategic Projects (PSN), as outlined in the National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) for the 2025–2029 period.
The government has ensured that food supplies are safe and sufficient throughout Ramadan until the approach of Eid, especially since national food production is expected to increase signific...
The consumption of livestock products is one of the key sources of protein. It plays an important role in fulfilling the nutritional needs of children, which impacts their growth and develop...
Cooperatives are the backbone of Indonesia’s economy and have a long history closely tied to empowering the people’s economy. The Ministry of Cooperatives of the Republic of Indonesia ha...
Many people consume eggs as a popular source of animal protein. The high demand for animal protein correlates with increased egg consumption.
Dr. Rachma Wikandari, a lecturer from the Faculty of Agricultural Technology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), has successfully received the Hitachi Global Foundation Asia Innovation Awa...
President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship initiative, the free nutritious meals program, began in January and has drawn attention due to various implementation challenges across regions.
