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July 26–27, 2025. A field trip was held by the Master in Pest Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada. The activity was conducted at Pondok Alam Merapi, Pakem District, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta. This trip was part of the Practicum in Insect Taxonomy and Systematics course by Dr. Prayogo Probo Asmoro, which aimed to provide master’s students with hands-on experience in recognizing, identifying, and observing various types of insects in their natural environment. The activity was attended by students, lecturers, and practicum assistants. read more

Cocoa is an economically important plantation crop, particularly in overseas trade. Cocoa bean production is also largely affected by pest and disease infestations. How does a company respond to them with research and technology?

The Master of Pest Science, Department of Plant Protection UGM organized a Guest Lecture by Jerome Niogret, Ph.D., from James Cook University and MARS, moderated by Prof. Y. Andi Trisyono. The event took place on July 8, 2025, at the Ventura Room, Agrotropica Learning Center (AGLC), Faculty of Agriculture, UGM. The session, “Advancing Cacao Resilience R&D in Pest and Disease Management from the Cocoa Industry,” was attended by 36 members offline and online via Zoom. The attendees consisted of students and lecturers from UGM and researchers from various institutions in Indonesia. read more

Catch up on the highlights from the 2nd International Conference and the 11th Congress of the Entomological Society of Indonesia (ICCESI), a pivotal event held at the Santika Hotel in Padang. This year’s conference, hosted by ESI and UNAND, revolved around the theme ‘Mitigation of Climate Change through Beneficial Insect Utilization to Support Sustainable Ecosystem and Food Security.’ Experts from various fields gathered to share their knowledge and explore innovative ways to combat climate change and promote food security through the use of beneficial insects. read more

Nadiyah Hidayati, S.P., M.Sc., a graduate student in Master in Pest Science at UGM, has achieved remarkable success by winning the Best Young Researcher II award at the XXVII National PFI Seminar. Her success extends beyond academic achievements and encompasses a range of extracurricular activities that have inspired her fellow students.

Nadiyah has demonstrated extraordinary perseverance in pursuing knowledge and development in the field of plant pest science. Her high level of dedication is reflected in her academic accomplishments and participation in research and projects relevant to her field of study. With her creativity, Nadiyah has reached various milestones that motivate and have a positive impact on those around her. read more

This joint effort in Wonosobo Regency involves the Directorate of Horticultural Protection, Semarang Class I Agricultural Quarantine Center, Central Java LPHP, POPT, and IHT lecturers, alumni, and master’s students. The collaboration focuses on pest and natural enemy surveillance to better understand and manage the agricultural ecosystem.

This collaboration between UMN, UGM, and BSI aims to develop an early detection system for pests and diseases on potato leaves. Through the combined expertise of lecturers, alumni, and MPS’s students, the project seeks to create a more efficient and effective approach to safeguarding crops

This visit to the Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Science, Diponegoro University, was to promote the master’s and doctoral study programs in the Department of Plant Protection (HPT), namely the Master in Phytopathology and Master in Pest Science and the Doctorate in Agricultural Science majoring in Phytopathology and Pest Science. The event was held on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The HPT team that joined included Alan Soffan, S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Secretary of the Department of Plant Protection), Ani Widiastuti, S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Head of the Master in Phytopathology), Islaminati Anna Santika, S.P. (Master’s student in Phytopathology), and Yuni Apriliana, S.P. (Master’s student in Pest Science). The HPT team was warmly received and welcomed by the Vice Dean II of the Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Science, Agus Setiadi, S.Pt., M.Sc., Ph.D. Students who participated in the promotional activity were also quite enthusiastic. This was evident from the active participation of students in asking questions about the master’s and doctoral study programs. Furthermore, the HPT team also prepared souvenirs to be distributed to students who asked questions. The visit also opened up opportunities for further collaboration between the Department of Plant Protection, UGM and the Faculty of of Animal and Agricultural Science, Diponegoro University in various fields, especially agriculture. read more