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

[GUEST LECTURE]

Master Pest In Science back to holding a Guest Lecture in collaboration with James Cook University, MARS which will be held on :
📆 Tuesday, 8 July 2025
⏰ 9.00-11.00 WIB
📌 Hybrid
Venture Room (Agrotropica Learning Center (AGLC- 6F), Faculty of Agriculture UGM)

Link zoom: https://bit.ly/guestlectureMIHT2025

👨🏻‍🏫Speaker:
Jerome Niogret, Ph.D.
James Cook University, MARS & UGM
📝 Topic:
“Advancing Cacao Resilience R&D in Pest and Disease Management from The Cocoa Industry” 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