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| National Webinar brought a theme "Potential of the Agricultural Sector and The Role of Yuth in Nationacl Economic Growth." (Photo: Special) |
In the commemoration of the 36th anniversary of the year, the Agribusiness Department at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) held a national webinar to them with the potential of the agricultural sector and the role of youth in national economic growth. Four hundred eighty-five students from UMM attended the webinar, which took place on Saturday (20/11) and outside the UMM, both online and luring.
In his remarks, Vice-Rector of I UMM, Prof. Dr. Syamsul Arifin, M.Si., congratulated the Department of the UMM agribusiness for his achievements achieved for 36 years. He also fully supports the implementation of this webinar event and hopes that this event can increase the knowledge of students to agricultural potential. Primarily to grow the national economy.
"I am certainly proud of the agribusiness study program, both the implementation of this webinar as well as his achievements. The latest agribusiness has also received superior accreditation certification. It is undoubtedly thanks to the hard work and collective work of agribusiness friends who always try to improve the quality until the stage, "he added.
On the other hand, Head of Research & Development Center (Puslitbang) Dr. Ir Priatna Sasmita, M.Si., said that the President had submitted several directions in developing the agricultural sector. The rule also includes the processing of agricultural products. So that later, it is expected to provide added value to the products sold.
"To support the program, intensive financing and mentoring schemes are needed. The assistance includes financial management, packaging, marketing, and community credit support (KUR). The President also encouraged micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to collaborate with other parties in the agricultural sector. That way, they can form a more significant business, "said Priatna.
Furthermore, Priatna said that Indonesia could support the agricultural sector in the future. First is the availability of agricultural land and great demographic bonuses, where the younger generation can be directed to become a millennial farmer. Furthermore, millennial farmers are expected to be able to innovate and have creative ideas to compete in the field of agricultural technology.
"With the potential, it is miserable that the younger generation did not want to work in this sector. We strive to encourage the growth and empowerment of 2.5 million millennial farmers. In addition, we also developed Smart Farming, Food Estate, Corporate Farmers, and agricultural digitization for the progress of the nation, "she concluded. (cdr/wil)
