The Dean of Faculty Biology UGM Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, S.Si.,M.Agr.Sc.,Ph.D., served as keynote speaker in Training on Polyploidisation Technique and Cultivation to Enhance Shallot Production. This training was organized by Faculty of Agriculture Universitas Islam Madura on Wednesday, November 6 2023 from 09.00 – 12.00 WIB at At the Agricultural Extension Center (BPP) Kostratani Guluk-Guluk, Sumenep Regency, East Java. This training activity is part of the 2023 Social Collaboration Program for Community Development (Kosabangsa) with the theme “Optimizing Shallot Production and Marketing through Bio-Polyploidization Technology, Pyramid-Type Solar Dryer, and Digital Marketing as Efforts to Increase Income for Shallot Farmers in Guluk-Guluk District, Sumenep Regency.” This training is intended for farmers, with the main goal of developing and disseminating simple and effective polyploid technology. In addition to enhancing shallot production , this training also supports the flagship commodities of Madura Island.
Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, S.Si., M.Agr.Sc., Ph.D., as a biology expert, attended the training as a speaker and delivered a presentation focusing on Polyploidization Techniques and Shallot Cultivation. The material provided aimed to give insight and skills to farmers in their efforts to increase shallot production. After the presentation, the event continued with a question-and-answer session. In this session, the audience actively participated in the discussion, making the event interactive and engaging.
The existence of this training demonstrates support for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in realizing decent work and economic growth as well as promoting well-being (SDG 8 and SDG 3). The collaboration between the Dean of the Faculty of Biology at UGM and the Faculty of Agriculture at the Islamic University of Madura is expected to strengthen relationships and have a positive impact on both parties. This training is also anticipated to enhance shallot cultivation yields, aligning with efforts to support sustainable development and partnerships to achieve goals (SDG 17).
