The Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP) Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held a Human Resource Development Training titled “The Power of Working with Emotional Intelligence & Creative Problem Solving” on Monday (6/7) at the Kamarijani Soenjoto Auditorium, FTP UGM. the training, part of the series of event marking FTP UGM’s 63rd DIes Natalis, featured Prof. Dra. Kwartarini Wahyu Yuniarti,M.Med.Sc.,Ph.D., Psychologist, lecturers and education staff were encouraged to strengthen their emotional intelligence and creative problem solving skills to help build a healthy, adaptive, and productive work environment.

The Chair of the FTP UGM 63rd Dies Natalis Committee, Dr.Novita Erma Kristanti,S.T.P.,M.P., said the training was held as a part of a broader effort in human resource development that focuses not only on improving competence, but also on self-actualization. According to her, emotional intelligence is an essential asset in facing various workplace challenges, including the dynamics of change and demands for efficiency, and she hoped all participants would engage fully in the training and gain benefits that would support their daily work.

Meanwhile, the Vice Dean for Finance, Human Resources, Assets, and Information System, FTP UGM, Prof,Dr. Kuncoro Harto Widodo, S.T.P., M.Eng., expressed hope that the training would improve the academic community’s ability to manage emotional challenges. He also emphasized the importance of synergy among human resource as an asset for continuing to drive FTP UGM’s progress.

Contributor: Bernadetta Shella

From August 5 to 14, 2024, Universitas Jember hosted the Summer Course of Coffee 2024, a collaborative program involving various international institutions, including the University of California Davis (UC Davis) and the Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Research Institute (ICCRI). This program was designed to explore the potential of Indonesian coffee, particularly in the Jember region, and to strengthen the relationship between academics and practitioners in the coffee industry.

The Faculty of Agricultural Technology at Universitas Gadjah Mada sent one of its graduate students in Plantation Products Technology, Rachma Widya Puspita, to participate in this international summer course on coffee. In addition, Universitas Gadjah Mada also sent Dr. Widiastuti Setyaningsih as a mentor for this event, demonstrating UGM’s commitment to supporting academic development and international collaboration.

Opening Ceremony and Educational Visits The activities began with an opening ceremony on August 5, 2024, attended by the Vice Rector of Universitas Jember and representatives from UC Davis. The participants were invited to visit various top facilities at Universitas Jember, including the Center for Development of Advanced Sciences and Technology (CDAST) and Agrotechnopark, where they were introduced to modern agricultural technology and practices applied in coffee and other crop development.

From August 5 to 14, 2024, Universitas Jember hosted the Summer Course of Coffee 2024, a collaborative program involving various international institutions, including the University of California Davis (UC Davis) and the Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Research Institute (ICCRI). This program was designed to explore the potential of Indonesian coffee, particularly in the Jember region, and to strengthen the relationship between academics and practitioners in the coffee industry.

The Faculty of Agricultural Technology at Universitas Gadjah Mada sent one of its graduate students in Plantation Products Technology, Rachma Widya Puspita, to participate in this international summer course on coffee. In addition, Universitas Gadjah Mada also sent Dr. Widiastuti Setyaningsih as a mentor for this event, demonstrating UGM’s commitment to supporting academic development and international collaboration.

Opening Ceremony and Educational Visits The activities began with an opening ceremony on August 5, 2024, attended by the Vice Rector of Universitas Jember and representatives from UC Davis. The participants were invited to visit various top facilities at Universitas Jember, including the Center for Development of Advanced Sciences and Technology (CDAST) and Agrotechnopark, where they were introduced to modern agricultural technology and practices applied in coffee and other crop development.

Conclusion The Summer Course of Coffee 2024 successfully combined education, research, and practical experience, enriching the participants’ understanding of the coffee industry. Through this international collaboration, Universitas Jember not only strengthened its position as a center of excellence in coffee research but also played an active role in supporting the sustainability and welfare of the coffee farming community in Indonesia. UGM’s participation, both through its mentor and students, is a testament to its commitment to academic development and synergy between educational institutions.

contributor : Rachma Widya Puspita

The field trip began with students boarding two buses. Our first stop was near Selopamioro to pick up snacks, which included sweet potatoes, krupuk-like snacks made from potatoes, pudding, and a type of bread with cheese. The variety of flavors was interesting, and the iced tea was refreshing.

After enjoying the beautiful scenic views of Bantul along with our snacks, we arrived at the main crop fields. There, we saw farmers and vast fields ready for planting seeds. We were divided into two groups: Group 1 consisted of participants from Groups 1, 3, and 5, while Group 2 included those from Groups 2, 4, and 6. Each group was guided by a local farmer to plant onions.

The land was in good condition, and we were instructed to plant eight onions in a single line, leaving about 10 centimeters between each one. It was a fascinating experience, and we bonded well while learning words from different languages. One interesting aspect of the local culture was their practice of sharing water ponds and farming tools.

We also observed the water reserves, where rainwater collected from higher elevations is used for farming. The system can be utilized during dry spells, thanks to an IoT-based rain calculation system installed by FTP UGM. This system helps farmers predict rainfall adequacy for crops and manage irrigation efficiently. While gravity mainly transports water, diesel pumps are gradually being replaced by electric ones to reduce costs. Previously, farmers could only harvest once a year, but now, with these practices, they can cultivate paddy and tobacco twice a year.

During the field trip, an interview was conducted with Pak Tuh Gimin, a local farmer. Pak Tuh Gimin has three children, all of whom are married and also work as farmers. His farming group manages a total of 120 hectares of land, which is divided among the members, with each receiving around 1,000 square meters, though the exact amount can vary.

According to Pak Tuh Gimin, the farming schedule is as follows:

• September, October, November: Vegetable season (“sayur”).
• January, February, March, April: Paddy season.
• April, May, June: Red onion (“bawang merah”) season.

This seasonal rotation allows the farmers to maximize the productivity of their land throughout the year.

After leaving the farm with wonderful memories, we arrived at Sekolah Sungai Siluk, where we had lunch. We then participated in an engaging gamelan class. The participants quickly learned to synchronize their playing, which was impressive.

We have gamelan class that we find interesting. We learned a lot about tempo, music note, and we learned how to play gamelan. At first it was hard to play. but after some adjustment gamelan seems so interesting and became a cool stuff we learned here. Also, gamelan is one of the most famous traditional music in Indonesia. We played a ‘gugur gunung’ song.

After the gamelan class, we made Es Telang, a drink made with Telegah flowers, coconut jelly, lychee jelly, basil seeds, ice, and lemon. The Telang flower comes in three colors: blue, pink, and white. It is easy to grow and offers numerous health benefits, such as being an antioxidant and helping with eye infections, inflammation, diabetes, and cholesterol. The flower is also known for its anti-aging properties. A fascinating feature is its color-changing ability when lemon is added: the blue flower turns purple, the pink turns blue, and the white remains unchanged.

The Telang flower is abundant in Selopamioro village, and FTP UGM has collaborated with the community to promote its benefits. The drink is easy to make and rejuvenating. I hope to try the Es Telang Herbal one day, as I am curious about its taste, which includes different ingredients. Typically, two to three flowers are needed to make 250 ml of water, and they can be either boiled in water or added to boiling water.

After enjoying the Es Telang, we boarded the buses for the journey back to FTP UGM.

This morning, August 10th 2024, at 08.00 Western Indonesia Time (GMT+7), marked the 12th day (last day) of the Summer Course (SC) 2024 held by the Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada.

At 08.00 the participants should submit their final presentation worked in a group. There are 6 on-site groups and 9 online groups. The presentation session was held in 3 classes namely 1.02, 1.03, 1.04. Each class consists of 2 on-site groups and 3 online groups as well as 2 reviewers. The on-site presentation was about a field trip and the online presentation was about a group project. The presentation time for each group was around 15 minutes (10 minute presentation, 5 minute feedback from reviewer) It started at 10.00 until 12.00 after coffee break.   

The next agenda was lunch break until 13.00. After that, the participants prepared themselves for the closing ceremony and country performance. Around 15.00 all participants gather in FAT Convention Hall to attend the closing ceremony including Dean of Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Prof. Dr. Eni Harmayani, representative of Directorate of Partnerships and Global Relations UGM, Dr. Wiratni, Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Dr. Yudi Pranoto, Vice Dean for Finance, Assets, Human Resources, and Information System, Prof. Dr. Kuncoro Harto Widodo, Vice Dean for Research, Community Services, Cooperation, and Alumni, Dr. Sri Rahayoe, chairman of the 6th summer course Faculty of Agricultural Technology, UGM, Dr. Agung Putra Pamungkas, Head of Department, Secretary of Department, and Head of Study Program, of Faculty of Agricultural Technology UGM, all lecturers of Faculty of Agricultural Technology, UGM and all the speakers and the participants of The 6th Summer Course Program

The first speech was from The Chairman of the 6th summer course to address the closing remark. Please welcome Dr. Agung Putra. Followed by the next was Dr. Wiratni, the Secretary of the Directorate of Partnerships and Global Relations UGM. And the last speech was from The Dean of The Faculty of Agricultural Technology , UGM Prof. Eni Harmayani to give a closing speech and to officially close the 6th Summer Course

An award was given to Muna from Thailand and Arun from Indonesia as the best participants of Summer Course FAT UGM 2024. Then, there were performances from each country. Thailand presented dancing, Philippines presented singing and dancing, Pakistan presented storytelling about culture, Bangladesh presented poem reading, Madagascar presented couple dancing and singing, Egypt and Yemen presented cultural video and singing lastly Indonesia presented dancing “poco-poco”. After all the participants performed, The best performance went to Madagascar, The Philippines, and Thailand. The session was closed by photo session 

This morning, August 9th 2024, at 07.30 Western Indonesia Time (GMT+7), marked the 11th day of the Summer Course (SC) 2024 held by the Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada.

There were 4 speakers, 2 online and 2 on-site. The first lecture was on International Agricultural Development and Cooperation from Korea’s Perspective, moderated by Sintia Putri Pradita, M.Sc. from FAT UGM. Taeyoon Kim, Ph.D. from Seoul National University South Korea, explained about agricultural development especially related to GDP per capita with rural populations in Asian countries such as Japan and Korea from 1960 until now. He mentioned an example of food value implemented in the USA and agricultural contributions such as source of labor for the modern sector, saving for investment, foreign exchange through export, etc.      

Before continuing to the next session, we had a coffee break from 09.15-09.45. The second lecture was on Reducing Food Waste with Food Packaging, moderated by Dr. Inasanti Pandan Wangi from FAT UGM. Dr. Nur Alim Bahmid (on-site speaker) from National Research and Innovation Agency of the Republic Indonesia, explained the importance of food packaging to reduce food waste. He then gave some examples of new innovations of packaging to extend product’s shelf life such as Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP), smart packaging, active packaging and intelligent packaging. He mentioned his brief research of antimicrobial packaging from mustard seed extracts to be incorporated in meat packaging.  

The second session ended at 11.30 then we moved to the next session which was lunch break and prayer time. The plenary started at 13.00 for the third lecture on Sustainable Manufacturing. Dr. Novita Sakundarini (on-site speaker) from University of Nottingham Malaysia explained the facts about our planet and current issues about global warming and climate change. She gave understanding about the importance of protecting the Earth and urgency of achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). She explained the new innovation for sustainable manufacturing such as AI and how industrial sectors such as Toyota, Niki and Ajinomoto implemented those policies in their company.    

The fourth session started after a 30 minute coffee break around 15.15. It was about Agro-industrial Sustainability and Digital Transformation, moderated by Thalia Naziha, M.Sc., MBA from FAT UGM. Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Markus Frank from Nuertingen-Geislingen University, Germany explained the concept of agricultural sustainability by giving participants farming simulation (online exercise) through a website. He explained the biodiversity and intensive agriculture as well as future farming. He mentioned the advantages of a sustainable food system such as high resource efficiency, value orientation, direct contact between producer and consumer, etc.