{"id":16800,"date":"2025-05-15T09:57:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T02:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umsu.ac.id\/en\/?p=16800"},"modified":"2025-05-24T09:59:23","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T02:59:23","slug":"public-lecture-umsu-collaborates-with-brunei-and-the-philippines-to-discuss-food-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umsu.ac.id\/en\/public-lecture-umsu-collaborates-with-brunei-and-the-philippines-to-discuss-food-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Lecture: UMSU Collaborates with Brunei and the Philippines to Discuss Food Security"},"content":{"rendered":"

The University of Muhammadiyah North Sumatra (UMSU) successfully held an International Public Lecture titled \u201cSynergy for a Food-Secure Future\u201d<\/em> on Thursday (May 15), conducted in a hybrid format and centered at the UMSU Auditorium, Jalan Muchtar Basri No. 3, Medan.<\/p>\n

This event was a collaboration between UMSU, Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) of Brunei Darussalam, and Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) of the Philippines. It served as a strategic forum for academics and students from Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, and the Philippines to discuss global issues related to food security and sustainable agriculture.<\/p>\n

Moderated by UMSU Faculty of Agriculture lecturer and Secretary of the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), Dr. Syaiful Amri Saragih, S.P., M.Sc., the session was more than a public lecture \u2014 it was a concrete example of international synergy to address global food challenges and support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 2: Zero Hunger.<\/p>\n

The first speaker, Associate Professor Dr. Rose Abdullah, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at UNISSA, delivered a presentation titled \u201cAgriculture in Brunei Darussalam Economy: Future Prospect.\u201d<\/em> She highlighted that agriculture contributes only about 1.2% to Brunei\u2019s GDP, and the country remains heavily reliant on imported food.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur local rice production only accounts for 8.2% of national consumption, meaning around 90% is still imported,\u201d explained Dr. Rose.<\/p>\n

She emphasized the need to develop agricultural technologies such as urban farming, greenhouses, high-quality crop varieties, and organic fertilizers to address Brunei\u2019s acidic soil challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe aim to boost rice yields from 4\u20135 tons per hectare to 10 tons through soil engineering and advanced technology,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Dr. Rose also noted that the Brunei government provides subsidies for locally grown rice and encourages youth involvement in agriculture through various incentives and training programs.<\/p>\n

The second speaker, Associate Professor Dr. Dafni Mawar Tarigan, S.P., M.Si, Dean of UMSU\u2019s Faculty of Agriculture, presented strategies for developing alternative crops to reduce Indonesia\u2019s dependency on wheat imports. Her presentation, \u201cAdvancement of Wheat and Sorghum as Alternative Food Sources to Support Food Security,\u201d<\/em> underscored the significance of sorghum and locally-grown wheat.<\/p>\n

\u201cIndonesia imports over 12 million tons of wheat annually, nearly all from abroad. This presents a major challenge to our food sovereignty,\u201d said Dr. Dafni.<\/p>\n

She explained that sorghum offers many benefits: it is drought-tolerant, nutrient-rich, and entirely usable for food, animal feed, and bioenergy production.<\/p>\n

Dr. Dafni also outlined the challenges in developing wheat and sorghum in Indonesia, including a lack of superior varieties, underdeveloped processing industries, and limited regulatory support.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur current focus is on research and sorghum breeding to identify varieties suitable for Indonesia\u2019s agroecological conditions,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The third speaker, Dr. Eluisa E. Villamor from ISUFST, delivered a presentation titled \u201cEnhancing Food Security Through Post-Harvest Processing and Value Addition.\u201d<\/em> She emphasized the importance of minimizing post-harvest losses and increasing the value of agricultural products.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn developing countries, up to 30\u201340% of harvests are lost due to poor post-harvest handling. This is ironic given the global food crisis,\u201d Dr. Eluisa remarked.<\/p>\n

She introduced various post-harvest treatment methods such as cold storage, vacuum packaging, edible coating, and controlled atmosphere systems. Additionally, she discussed value-added processes including fortification, fermentation, and the processing of local foods.<\/p>\n

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\u201cBy adding value to agricultural products, we not only extend shelf life but also create export opportunities and increase farmers\u2019 incomes,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n

The discussion session was interactive, with enthusiastic participation from students across various faculties. One student, Wanda Ekmardana from the Faculty of Economics and Business, asked how to attract younger generations to pursue careers in agriculture.<\/p>\n

In response, Dr. Rose and Dr. Eluisa stressed the importance of education, incentives, and the use of modern agricultural technology as key to engaging youth.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe key lies in incentives, technology, and continuous training. We need to show that farming can be modern and profitable,\u201d Dr. Rose emphasized.<\/p>\n

Closing the event, Dr. Syaiful expressed hope that the lecture would serve as the beginning of broader international research collaboration in food security.<\/p>\n

\u201cUMSU is committed to being an impactful university. We continuously support innovative, sustainable, and applicable research to improve community welfare,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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