Crop failures among chili farmers are often caused by viruses that infect plants during their growth. The yellow virus, or Pepper Yellow Leaf Curl Indonesian Virus (PYLCIV), is one of the viruses that infects chili plants and causes distinctive symptoms, including yellowing leaves. Treatment is often carried out too late because symptoms may only become apparent when chili plants are approaching harvest.

In response to this issue, five UGM students participating in Team SPECTRA under the Student Creativity Program for Exact Sciences Research (PKM-RE) have developed an early detection innovation for chili plants as an initial step to determine disease status using a multispectral sensor and machine learning analysis. The research was initiated by five students from different disciplines, namely Hasan Rabbani from the Undergraduate Physics Program as the team leader, along with four members: Nur Johan Pratama and Priamitra Aditiya Satriamukti from the Undergraduate Plant Protection Program, and Saktian Hutama and Zaskia Fakhira Priatna from the Undergraduate Biology Program. The research is conducted under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Eng. Kuwat Triyana, M.Si., a lecturer and Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) UGM. read more

Yogyakarta, August 29, 2026 – Students of the Master’s Program in Pest Science (IHT), Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) conducted a student bonding activity, insect observation, and sampling at the Taman Lansia Ceria (TLC) Bethesda Yakkum area and the surrounding Kali Kuning area. The activity was designed as an experiential learning opportunity that combined academic fieldwork with efforts to strengthen relationships among IHT students, including new students, senior students, and alumni. read more

Yogyakarta, August 29, 2026 – The Biology Student Association (HIMABIO) of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) conducted an institutional visit to the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Held at Social Economics of Agriculture Building, Room 301, the visit was organized in collaboration with the Hama dan Penyakit Tumbuhan Student Association (IMHPT UGM) as an opportunity to strengthen student relations and exchange knowledge and organizational experiences. read more

Yogyakarta, August 28, 2026 – The Department of Plant Protection (HPT), Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a family gathering and social gathering for the department’s extended community. The event took place on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Kopi Jongke Restaurant, Sleman, and was attended by members of the Department of Plant Protection community and their families.

The gathering served as an opportunity to strengthen relationships and foster a sense of togetherness among members of the Department of Plant Protection. Participants included families of active lecturers, retired lecturers, educational staff, laboratory technicians, and part-time student employees. The diverse participation reflected the strong sense of community within the department, extending beyond academic and professional activities into social and familial relationships. read more

GUNUNGKIDUL – The Agriculture and Food Office of Gunungkidul Regency organized a Technical Training on Tobacco Cultivation funded by the Tobacco Revenue Sharing Fund (DBHCHT) for Fiscal Year 2026. The training took place at the Secretariat of the Sumarah Farmers Group (KT Sumarah), Ngawis 2 Hamlet, Ngawis Village, Karangmojo District, Gunungkidul Regency, on Thursday (20/8/2026).

This program aims to enhance the capacity, knowledge, and practical skills of local farmers in adopting cultivation technologies based on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) to optimize production yields and the quality of local tobacco in the Karangmojo area. read more

Banjarbaru, August 19–20, 2026 — Dr. Tri Harjaka, S.P., M.P., from the Department of Plant Pests and Diseases, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), served as a resource person in a farmer mentoring activity for the food cluster in South Kalimantan, held in Banjarbaru on August 19–20, 2026.

The activity was part of the Socialization and Technical Training for the Implementation of PEDAS TANI Demonstration Plots (Program Ekstensifikasi dan Intensifikasi Budidaya Cabai Berkelanjutan Berbasis Teknologi Tepat Guna dan Agensia Hayati). The event was held at the Grand Maya Hotel Banjarbaru and attended by various agricultural stakeholders, including the Head of the South Kalimantan Provincial Agriculture and Food Security Office, representatives of the Horticulture and Plantation Section under the Agriculture and Plantation Division of the Banjarbaru City Agriculture, Food Security, Fisheries, and Animal Husbandry Office (DKP3), the Binuang Center for Agricultural Extension, and representatives of farmer groups from across South Kalimantan. read more

A total of 36 students from the Plant Protection Study Program, Department of Plant Pests and Diseases (HPT), Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) officially graduated on August 21, 2026, in a solemn graduation ceremony. This moment marked an important milestone for the graduates after completing their academic journey in the field of plant protection, while also signifying their readiness to contribute to the development of the agricultural sector and national food security. read more

Yogyakarta, August 19, 2026 – The Master’s Program in Phytopathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) officially welcomed 9 new students joining the Master’s Program in Phytopathology. The welcoming activity marked an important first step for the students to become familiar with the academic environment and begin their postgraduate journey in phytopathology and plant protection.

The nine new students are:

1. Aisyah
2. Nur Azizah Setyowati
3. Yulvia Dairina
4. Ahmad Prio Adi Saputro
5. Karina Putri Shakira
6. Aisyah Nur Rahmalia
7. Destria Amanda
8. Nasywa Amalia Husna
9. Elvi Yuningsih

The welcoming activity marked the beginning of the students’ academic preparation before undertaking various learning activities in the Master’s Program in Phytopathology. Throughout the program, students will be encouraged to strengthen their scientific knowledge, research capabilities, and innovation in plant protection, particularly in the field of plant disease science. read more

Yogyakarta, August 19, 2026 – The Master’s Program in Pest Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) officially welcomed 14 new students joining the graduate program in Pest Science. The welcoming activity marked the beginning of the students’ academic journey while providing an opportunity to introduce them to the academic environment and prepare them for postgraduate study in the field of pest science.

The fourteen new students are:

1. Khalil Asridhani
2. Shinta Dewi Maharani
3. Reza Dian Nur Aini
4. Syafruddin Nurkholid
5. Aisa Qirta Ayuning Syuhada
6. Theodora Demara Wisnu Putri
7. Atika Ayu Muzammil
8. Muhammad Izyach Wibowo
9. Gigih Hadi Prayoga
10. Anggatta Kholilah Handani
11. Rio Fadilah
12. Muhammad Bintang Mahendra Allatif
13. Mohammad Novan Efendi
14. Lilis Lisnawati

The welcoming activity marked an important first step for the new students as they begin their academic journey in the Master’s Program in Pest Science. Through postgraduate education, students will be encouraged to strengthen their scientific knowledge, research capabilities, and capacity to develop innovations addressing various challenges in plant protection. read more

Gunungkidul, August 13, 2026 – The Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) continued its Curriculum Consignment activities with a focus on strengthening preparations for the Internal Quality Audit (AMI) and ASIIN international accreditation. Held at HeHa Ocean View, Gunungkidul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, the activities formed part of the department’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its quality assurance system and improve the quality of academic programs within the department. read more