Faculty of Agriculture Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) proudly presents the Summer Course on Sustainable Tropical Agriculture 2025. This year’s theme, “The Journey of Coffee from Seed to Cup”, offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore the world of tropical agriculture through the iconic crop: coffee. The program will delve into sustainable farming techniques, climate-resilient practices, post-harvest processing, and the cultural and economic importance of coffee in Indonesia and beyond.
Throughout the course, participants will explore a diverse array of topics essential for thriving in tropical agricultural landscapes. From Sustainable Tropical Agriculture to Adaptive Farming Systems in Tropical Climates, Integrated Smallholder Plantations to Advancements in Agricultural Technology and Management, and Socio-Economic and Cultural Perspectives, each module provides a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted challenges and opportunities inherent in tropical agriculture.
Find out more about the program below.
Date
July 4th – August 8th, 2025
Venue: Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Course Format
- Hybrid (online learning and on-site field trip)
- Online (full online learning)
Targeted Participants
Participants may include undergraduate, master, doctorate students, and academic researcher, both international and domestic students from Indonesia who are interested in agriculture, environmental science, food science, or sustainability.
Benefits
- Interactive lectures by experts in tropical agriculture and agroecology
- Field visits to coffee farms, cooperatives, and research centers
- Practical workshops on coffee processing, roasting, and cupping
- Cultural immersion and global networking opportunities
- Fully covered field trip: hotel accommodation, 3x meals a day, and local transportation
- Certificate of Completion
Registration
- Registration is FREE for all participants, however please note that participants for the hybrid program will be expected to cover their own travel expenses from and to Indonesia, including visa (Rp2.000.000).
- Link: https://admission.ugm.ac.id/registration/
- Guide: http://ugm.id/HowtoApplyAdmission2025
- Application deadline: June 10, 2025
Contact Information
For more information regarding the program, please contact:
- Website: summercourse.faperta.ugm.ac.id
- Email: summercourse.faperta@ugm.ac.id
- Check the detailed information on the course structure here.
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