On Wednesday, 25 August 2026, the Village Partnership Community Service Team of the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, held the second session of its community service program titled “Golden Kamper Chicken Farming Technology through the Application of a Dual-Input Incubator as an Effort to Develop an Independent Core Plasma System to Support Zero Hunger (SDG 2).” The activity took place in Hargowilis Village, Kokap Subdistrict, Kulon Progo Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, involving members of the Reka Amartani Livestock Group as the target community. The event opened with welcoming remarks from the service team and a representative of the Amartani Livestock Group, followed by presentations covering poultry health, feed, and reproduction and hatching key aspects supporting the productivity of Golden Kamper chicken farming.

The first presentation was delivered by Dr. Miftahul Ilmi, S.Si., M.Si., who introduced the “Sapu Jagad” Prebiotic Herbal Tonic, an innovation that combines herbal ingredients with beneficial bacteria to support poultry health, immunity, and feed efficiency. The second presentation was given by Zuliyati Rohmah, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D.Eng., who explained the approximately 21 day egg incubation process, covering temperature, humidity, ventilation, and egg turning factors essential for optimal embryo development. The session was highly interactive, with active discussion from participants on poultry care, including disease issues and feed requirements.

The activity continued with a hands-on demonstration and training session on operating the dual-input incubator, which has a capacity of up to 650 eggs. Participants were introduced to the machine’s operation, including its dual-input system that allows it to keep running during power outages by automatically switching to an LPG based energy source, the automatic egg-turning mechanism, which stops around the 18th day of incubation, temperature settings, egg fertility checks, and the transfer of eggs to the hatcher section as hatching approaches. The machine’s large capacity allows the hatching process to be carried out in stages across each tray, enabling day-old chick (DOC) production to be scheduled more systematically and supporting the Reka Amartani Livestock Group in developing a more organized and sustainable Golden Kamper chick-rearing system. As a form of support for the program’s sustainability, the event concluded with the handover of chicks to community representatives based on the results of the activity’s evaluation, further encouraging sustainable farming practices and the growth of the Golden Kamper chicken population within the livestock group.

This second session marks an important step in developing an independent core-plasma-based Golden Kamper chicken farming system in Hargowilis Village. The integration of improved farmer knowledge, health and feed supporting innovation through the “Sapu Jagad” Prebiotic Herbal Tonic, and the application of the dual-input incubator is expected to boost productivity and community self-reliance in chick breeding. The initiative contributes to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 1: No Poverty, by raising farmers’ income through more productive farming; SDG 2: Zero Hunger, by strengthening food security through animal-protein production; and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, by supporting a more productive and sustainable livestock business in Hargowilis Village.

On Saturday (June 27^th), The Community Service Team from the Faculty of Biology, Gadjah Mada University, held a training on hard candy and chrysanthemum tea production, and chrysanthemum plant pest management in Kedungpoh, Nglipar, Gunungkidul Regency. The team consisted of several lecturers and undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. In the first training, the team was represented by Dr. Dwi Umi Siswanti, S.Si., M.Sc., Aqil Abyan Rahman, S.Si., and Agil Faiqotul Iqbaliyah (graduate students), as well as Kaka Pria Ananta (graduate student). Participants were members of the Al Barokah Home Industry and the Family Welfare Movement (PKK) of Kedungpoh Village.

Dwi Umi and Agil provided training on making hard candy and tea from chrysanthemum flowers, while Aqil and Kaka provided training on biological pest control for chrysanthemum plants. The basic ingredients for hard candy are chrysanthemum syrup, isomalt, sugar, citric acid, and water. Chrysanthemum syrup is made from 45 grams of dried chrysanthemums cooked with sugar, citric acid, and water. Research by Marlyn Dian Laksitorini, M.Sc.Apt., Ph.D., and Dr. Dwi Umi Siswanti, S.Si., M.Sc., published in the Traditional Medicine Journal, indicates that chrysanthemums have high antioxidant activity and can increase intelligence in childhood. Making this hard candy will simplify the intake of children aged one to five years. Chrysanthemum tea is made simply by drying chrysanthemum flowers that are still slightly open. Chrysanthemum tea can be brewed directly with hot water or extracted and made into tea bags.

Cultivating chrysanthemums at lower elevations requires diligence and vigilance against insect pests, including thrips, stem borer, whiteflies, ladybugs, caterpillars, red mites, and wood locusts. Whiteflies and red mites are the most important concerns in greenhouse chrysanthemum cultivation systems because they easily enter through small holes and are easily penetrated by wind. These pests, commonly known as plant pests (OPT), can be managed biologically using garlic, certain litters, and predatory insects such as parasitic wasps to control stem miners. “If we find these parasitic flies around the greenhouse, don’t rush to exterminate them, because they prey on stem borer,” said Aqil.

The presentation by the two speakers concluded with a hands-on demonstration of making hard candy and chrysanthemum tea at the Al Barokah Production House. The participants enjoyed the hard candy, and some took it home as souvenirs for their children. “We have been assisting the Kedungpoh community since 2019 and hope that one day this village will be independent and advanced economically, agriculturally, and in terms of welfare,” said Dwi Umi, closing her presentation. This activity is the embodiment of SDG-1 (No Poverty), SDG-2 (Zero Hunger), SDG-3 (Healthy and Prosperous Lives), SDG-5 (Gender Equality), SDG-12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG-17 (Partnerships to Achieve the Goals). (DUS)

On Saturday (June 27th), the Faculty of Biology’s Community Service Team held a training on biofertilizer production and biocontrol  for chrysanthemum. Participants included members of Al Barokah housewives and the Family Welfare Empowerment Group  of Kedungpoh Village, Nglipar, Gunungkidul. The training took place at the Al Barokah Production House, which is chaired by Tri Wahyuni. The Family Welfare Empowerment Group of Kedungpoh covers food, clothing, housing, and household management. The Faculty of Biology’s Community Service Team was represented by Dr. Dwi Umi Siswanti, S.Si., M.Sc., and Agil Faiqotul Iqbaliyah, S.Si. Dwi Umi and Agil are part of the Faculty of Biology Community Service Team which carries the theme “Escalating the Economic Value of Organic Waste Through Probiotic and Biopesticide Formulations to Realize Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12)”.

Dwi Umi, who specializes in biofertilizer formulation, presented a presentation on Biofertilizer Production for Sustainable Agriculture. This biofertilizer is made from livestock urine (cow, goat, sheep, or rabbit) with added microbial starter culture, then fermented for fourteen days until the urine odor disappears. Biofertilizer can help degrade organic matter such as litter and manure, improving plant fertility. Some of the microbes used include Azotobacter, Bacillus, and Trichoderma.

“Biofertilizer can be used as a substitute for NPK fertilizer and AB Mix, or to accelerate the production of compost and manure, due to its role in degrading organic matter,” Dwi Umi explained during her presentation. “Waste from the Al Barokah IRT (household farm) and households can be readily utilized as compost with the help of biofertilizer,” she added. Following the presentation and Q&A session, Dwi Umi and Agil led the participants to the greenhouse, which had been built using funds from the Faculty of Biology, Gadjah Mada University’s 2026 Community Service Grant. Participants practiced applying base fertilizer enriched with biofertilizer in the chrysanthemum greenhouse.

The training, which involved academics, women home industry entrepreneurs, and the Family Welfare Movement (PKK) women’s group, embodied Sustainable Development Goals 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 3 (Healthy and Prosperous Lives), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 17 (Partnerships to Achieve the Goals). (DUS)

Samosir, June 24, 2026 – The Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Community Service Program (KKN-PPM) officially commenced its 2026 community engagement activities in Samosir Regency, North Sumatra. The official welcoming ceremonies were held today at two key locations—the Samosir Regional Development Planning, Research, and Innovation Agency (BAPPERIDA) Office and the Pangururan Subdistrict Office—marking UGM’s continued commitment to supporting regional development through community empowerment. The reception at the BAPPERIDA Office began with a presentation of the team’s proposed work programs. The event was attended by Dr. Ganies Riza Aristya, Field Supervisor from the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, who accompanied the student team. The delegation was officially welcomed by Mr. Parsaoran Rumapea, S.Pt., MPA, Secretary of BAPPERIDA Samosir, along with other agency representatives. Following the meeting, the delegation proceeded to the Pangururan Subdistrict Office, where they received a warm welcome from Mr. Robintang E. Naibaho, Head of Pangururan Subdistrict. The ceremony was also attended by the village heads of the two KKN-PPM locations: Mr. Edison Turnip, Head of Siopat Sosor Village, and Mr. Kornedi Situngkir, Head of Sialanguan Village. Their presence reflected the strong collaboration between Universitas Gadjah Mada and the local government in advancing sustainable rural development.

The Unit Coordinator, Ms. Oxana F. M. Simatupang, introduced the overarching theme of this year’s program: “Enhancing the Human Resource Capacity of Sialanguan and Siopat Sosor Villages through Environmental Health, Tourism Development, and the Strengthening of Local Economy and Agriculture Based on Local Potential toward a Self-Reliant Pangururan Subdistrict.” This theme aligns closely with UGM’s mission to serve as an agent of change by addressing development challenges at the village level through multidisciplinary and community-based approaches. Based on comprehensive assessments of local potentials and existing challenges, the KKN-PPM team has designed several strategic programs to be implemented in both villages. The major focus areas include: Development of community-based tourism utilizing local resources; Sustainable environmental management; Strengthening of the local economy and sustainable agricultural development.

Following the official welcoming ceremonies, the UGM KKN-PPM team is prepared to collaborate closely with the communities of Sialanguan and Siopat Sosor Villages over the next 50 days. Through this partnership, the students are expected not only to introduce innovative ideas and appropriate technologies but also to generate long-term positive impacts that enhance community welfare and strengthen regional self-reliance. Beyond addressing immediate community needs, all programs developed by the UGM KKN-PPM team are designed to contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through an integrated and interdisciplinary approach, the program directly supports several global goals, including SDG 1 (No Poverty) by strengthening local economic activities and increasing the added value of local products; SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) by promoting sustainable agriculture and improving food productivity; and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) through initiatives focused on environmental health. Collectively, these efforts demonstrate UGM’s commitment to fostering sustainable, inclusive, and community-centered development that creates lasting benefits for local communities.

Kulon Progo, June 16, 2026 – The Community Service (PkM) Team from the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), led by Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., has launched a community empowerment program entitled “Empowering the Hargowilis Community through Modern Kampung Chicken Farming and Breeding Technologies Based on a Circular Economy as a Self-Sufficient Core–Plasma Model.” Funded by the 2026 BIMA Grant under the Community Partnership Empowerment Scheme (PKM – Program Kemitraan Masyarakat) of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek), the program is being implemented in collaboration with the Reka Amartani Livestock Group in Hargowilis Village, Kokap District, Kulon Progo Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta.

The program focuses on strengthening modern kampung chicken farming and breeding through the application of incubation technology and the utilization of local chicken genetic resources. Through this initiative, the Reka Amartani Livestock Group is expected to strengthen its farming capacity and develop a more productive and sustainable poultry farming system.

The event commenced with remarks from Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., who highlighted the importance of conserving and developing Indonesia’s local chicken genetic resources as a strategic asset for national food security. Support for the program was also expressed by the Head of Hargowilis Village, Mr. Warsidi, S.T., the Head of the Hamlet, Mr. Haryono, S.T., and the Chair of the Reka Amartani Livestock Group, Mr. Sukaryono. They welcomed the initiative and expressed their hope that the mentoring activities would contribute to the development of kampung chicken farming in Hargowilis.

During the main session, Prof. Budi delivered a presentation entitled “Genetic Diversity and the Potential of Indonesian Local Chickens for Self-Reliance and Animal-Based Food Security.” He highlighted the domestication history of chickens from the red junglefowl (Gallus gallus) and emphasized Indonesia’s rich local chicken genetic resources as valuable assets for breeding programs. Participants were also introduced to innovations developed by the Gama Ayam Team of the UGM Faculty of Biology, including the Golden Kamper chicken, as well as plans to implement a hybridization-based breeding program with the Reka Amartani Livestock Group to support the development of productive and locally adapted chicken lines.

The program also included the signing of a handover document for an egg incubator provided to the Reka Amartani Livestock Group. The incubator is expected to support chick production and facilitate breeding activities that will be carried out during the next stages of the program.

Following the presentation session, the PkM team and community partners visited the group’s poultry facilities and chicken coops. The visit provided an opportunity to observe current farming practices, identify development opportunities, and discuss mentoring needs that will guide the next phases of the program.

Through this program, the Faculty of Biology UGM aims to strengthen collaboration between academia and local communities to support the sustainable development of modern kampung chicken farming and breeding based on local genetic resources. The initiative is also expected to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).