Unhas Faculty of Agriculture together with PT. Eratani Holds Public Lecture entitled Eratani’s Journey in Revolutionizing Agriculture
Unhas Faculty of Agriculture together with PT. Eratani Holds Public Lecture entitled Eratani’s Journey in Revolutionizing Agriculture Faculty of Agriculture, Hasanuddin University together with PT. Eratani held a public lecture with the title, Eratani’s Journey in Revolutionizing Agriculture, discussing challenges and revolutions in agriculture. Taking place at Lecturer Theater (LT) 6 Faperta Unhas, the public lecture was attended by students from various study programs, such as Agribusiness, Agrotechnology, Soil Science and Plant Protection, Thursday (22/8). Representing the Dean of Faperta, Vice Dean III for Partnership, Research and Innovation, Dr. Ir. Mahyuddin. M.Sc expressed his appreciation for the presence of Eratani who initiated a guest lecture at Faperta Unhas. He revealed that the Unhas Faculty of Agriculture has a great desire to contribute to developing advanced and modern agriculture in the future. Apart from that, Dr Mahyuddin also expressed his hope that research lecturers and students could maximize research to support agricultural progress. According to him, many people underestimate the profession of farming, even though in fact businesses operating in the agricultural sector are extraordinary, particularly in combination with the application of technological intelligence. “We hope that our alumni can become the main support for strong agricultural human resources in running modern agriculture,” he said. Andrew Soeherman as Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) PT. Eratani shared his experience in developing PT. Eratani. He said that one of the reasons for the creation of the company was due to low yields and an aging farming population. “Indonesia is an agricultural country but still imports, not only because of high rice consumption, but the core problem is in productivity,” he explained. Furthermore, Andrew explained about PT’s work system. Eratani and how the company overcomes agricultural problems while collaborating with conventional farmers. He hopes that related problems can be overcome, especially with the help of alumni and students of the Faculty of Agriculture. kembali berikut
Successfully Holding the Grand Opening of Smart Farming Cultivation Land, PPK Ormawa Mahatani Unhas Proclaims a Real Form of Unlimited Total Devotion
Successfully Holding the Grand Opening of Smart Farming Cultivation Land, PPK Ormawa Mahatani Unhas Proclaims a Real Form of Unlimited Total Devotion PPK Ormawa Mahatani Unhas held horticulture cultivation land based on the Drip Fertigation Gravity System (SIPRODIV) in Tamalanrea Indah Subdistrict. The activity was enlivened by the Head of the Unhas Student Achievement and Talent Development Sub-directorate, Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Faperta, Fisheries and Agriculture Service, Tamalanrea Indah Subdistrict Secretary, Assistant Lecturer, Unhas Achievement Working Group Team, and various other Community Figures, Wednesday (21/8) . This activity is a manifestation of the commitment of the Ormawa Mahatani Unhas PPK team in supporting community empowerment, especially in the agricultural sector. Through this program, the use of the SIPRODIV program can increase the capacity and welfare of the Tamalanrea Indah Village community. The activity began with a report from the Chair of the Ormawa Mahatani PPK Implementation Team, Muhammad Fachri Rama Dwi Astrada. According to him, this Grand Opening marked the completion of SIPRODIV’s main activities which included training on the installation and use of gravity drip fertigais, cultivation process training, post-harvest handling training, derivative product processing training and product marketing training. “We hope that this program can be the first step in collaboration between the community and the Faculty of Agriculture, Hasanuddin University. In the end, success is never final and failure is never fatal. What is important is the courage to continue,” he said. Further remarks from the General Chairperson of UKM Mahatani, Muhammad Irsan, who expressed his appreciation to the PPK Ormawa Mahatani Implementation Team, “Thank you to all stakeholders who have made this grand opening a success, and deepest appreciation to the PPK Ormawa Implementation Team who always maintain their enthusiasm. In spreading benefits, as well as our commitment as an ormawa to encourage the sustainability of the program by making KWT Kerabat our village partner for continued empowerment,” he explained. Meanwhile, Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Faculty of Agriculture, Hasanuddin University, Dr. rer. nat. Zainal, STP., M.FoodTech, expressed his appreciation for the enthusiasm and consistency of the PPK Ormawa Implementation Team in carrying out this program. “It’s extraordinary the enthusiasm of the students who remain consistent in carrying out the program which certainly faces many obstacles. “I hope that this program can continue and be monitored so that it can produce real results and its sustainability can be maintained,” he said. After a series of remarks, the activity continued with the signing Memorandum or Agreement (MoA) between the Faculty of Agriculture, Hasanuddin University, represented by Dr. rer. nat. Zainal, STP., M.FoodTech, with Tamalanrea Indah Village, represented by the Village Secretary, Mrs Asliah Kamal, SE. The signing of this MoA marks collaboration between academics and local government in supporting this program. kembali berikut
Welcoming 2024 New Students, Dean of Faperta: Unhas Faculty of Agriculture Ranks in Top 4 Nationally
Welcoming 2024 New Students, Dean of Faperta: Unhas Faculty of Agriculture Ranks in Top 4 Nationally The Faculty of Agriculture, Hasanuddin University, welcomed 847 new students in the Faculty Level Introduction to New Student Campus Life (PKKMB) activity. Activities are centered on the 1st floor of the Faperta Hall and several other locations within the Faperta area which are connected via zoom meeting (13/8). The activity began with the submission of a report by Nur Mujahidin, S.P., M.Si as chairman of the 2024 PKKMB Faperta committee. He expressed his pride and welcomed the new students who officially became the part of big family of Faperta Unhas. Nur Mujahidin also explained the materials that would be explained in this activity. Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Hasanuddin University, Prof. Dr. Ir. Salengke, M.Sc gave a speech and opened the event. In his speech, Prof. Salengke revealed that based on World University Ranking, The Unhas Faculty of Agriculture is ranked 301 to 350 in the world, which means it is in fourth position nationally. According to him, the new students are potential agricultural heroes and potential Indonesian food heroes. “This is thanks to the long struggle of previous leaders, lecturers, alumni and students and we will continue this together,” he said. However, there are still sad facts about world agriculture. More than 800 million people worldwide experience hunger every year with 44 countries experiencing serious hunger problems. Prof. Salengke further explained that currently Indonesia is on the yellow line, which means it is quite worrying. If this continues, it is possible that Indonesian agriculture will get worse and be on the red line. Prof Salengke hopes that with the large number of new generations of students at the Faculty of Agriculture, these concerns can be transformed into stable and abundant agriculture. “We hope that in 4 years, all students will be able to leave here with knowledge that you can dedicate to this country wherever you are in the future,” he explained. The activity continued with the speech of the Vice Dean I (Dr. rer.nat. Zainal, S.TP., M.Food.Tech), Vice Dean II (Dr. Ir. Rismaneswati, S.P., M.P), Vite Dean III (Dr. Ir . Mahyuddin, M.Sc), and Chair of the Quality Assurance Group (GPM) of Faperta Unhas (Dr. Ir. Rahmadanih, M.Si) regarding the duties and authorities carried out so that new students understand the related positions. Chair of the Unhas Faperta Disciplinary Commission, Ir. Syamsul Arifin Lias, M.Si also presented material related to Campus Life Rules, Ahmad Fauzan Adzima, SP., M.Sc as the Person in Charge of Balance Faperta discussed Balance 2024. The end of the event was filled with an introduction to Faculty BEM and Faculty Level Student Activities. kembali berikut