Faculty of Agriculture Udayana University Holds Monthly Scientific Seminar on Sustainable Agriculture in Japan and Indonesia

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• Senin, 9 Maret 2026
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Denpasar – The Undergraduate Program in Agroecotechnology, Master Program in Agroecotechnology, Master Program in Dryland Agriculture, and Doctoral Program in Agricultural Science of the Faculty of Agriculture, Udayana University organized a Monthly Scientific Seminar entitled “Sustainable Agriculture in Japan and Indonesia: Challenges, Innovations, and Future Directions”. The seminar was held on Monday, March 9th 2026 at the Senate Room, 2nd Floor Agrocomplex Building, Faculty of Agriculture, Udayana University, Denpasar.

This scientific seminar was organized as part of efforts to strengthen international academic collaboration and broaden academic perspectives on recent research developments and innovations in sustainable agriculture. The event invited two keynote speakers: Prof. Weiguo Cheng from Yamagata University, Japan, and Prof. Ir. I Gede Putu Wirawan, M.Sc., Ph.D. from the Faculty of Agriculture, Udayana University. The seminar discussion was moderated by Dr. Ni Wayan Febriana Utami, S.P., M.Si., Ph.D.

The event began with participant registration followed by the official opening and welcoming remarks from the leadership of the Faculty of Agriculture, Udayana University. After a documentation session and introduction of the speakers, the seminar continued with presentations from both speakers and an interactive discussion session with participants.

In his presentation, Prof. Weiguo Cheng shared insights into the development of sustainable agriculture research and innovation in Japan. He emphasized the importance of integrating soil science, agricultural technology, and natural resource management to maintain agricultural productivity while ensuring environmental sustainability.

Meanwhile, Prof. I Gede Putu Wirawan presented the concept of Integrated Sustainable Agriculture and Sustainable Science, an interdisciplinary approach that integrates ecological, economic, and social aspects within agricultural systems. This concept highlights that agriculture should not only focus on food production but also maintain environmental balance, improve farmers’ welfare, and strengthen food security.

He also highlighted several modern agricultural innovations, including precision agriculture, climate-smart agriculture, integrated pest management, and the application of circular economy principles in agriculture. These approaches allow agricultural waste to be transformed into value-added products such as compost, biofertilizer, and alternative energy, creating more efficient and environmentally friendly agricultural systems.

Through this Monthly Scientific Seminar, the Faculty of Agriculture Udayana University expects to strengthen international research collaboration and encourage innovation that supports the transition toward more sustainable agricultural systems in the future.

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