The 1st International Conference on Agricultural Sustainability (ICAS 2022) was successfully held virtually on September 28th, 2022.

Conference Proceedings 

ICAS 2022 papers have been published in IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (Vol. 1246) ISSN: 1755-1315

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The Agroecotechnology Study Program hosted the International Conference on Agricultural Sustainability (ICAS) 2022, which focused on strategies for strengthening food security through various aspects, including agriculture, livestock, agribusiness, and food technology.

The Agroecotechnology Study Program was entrusted with organizing this international seminar three years ago, which attracted a total of 236 participants, including 142 presenters from more than five countries, including India, Malaysia, Russia, and Pakistan.

Several prominent speakers participated in this international seminar, including Prof. Florentina Kusmiyati from the Faculty of Animal Science and Agriculture, Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia; Prof. Dr. Hideto Ueno from the Graduate School of Agriculture, Ehime University, Japan; Prof. Peter J. Batt from the Curtin Business School, Curtin University, Australia; Assoc. Prof. Toshihiro Konno, Ph.D., from the Faculty of Agriculture, University of The Ryukyus; and Assoc. Prof. Lan-Szu Chou, Ph.D., from the Department of BioAgricultural Sciences, College of Agriculture, National Chiayi University, Taiwan.

With the theme “Strengthening Agricultural Sustainability and Technology Post Covid-19,” the seminar was officially opened by Prof. Dr. Ir. Bambang Waluyo H.E.P., M.S., M.Agr., IPU, Dean of the Faculty of Animal Science and Agriculture. In his opening remarks, he discussed the global agricultural challenges caused by the pandemic and emphasized the need for farmers to adapt to new environmental conditions. He expressed hope that ICAS 2022, conducted virtually, would provide valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders to improve sustainable agriculture, benefiting both the nation and the world. Prof. Bambang also thanked all partners, including the organizing committee, speakers, and participants, for their contributions to the success of ICAS 2022.

Prof. Ir. Didik W. Widjajanto, M.Sc.Res., Ph.D., the Chair of the ICAS 2022 Organizing Committee, highlighted the significant role of stakeholders in strengthening post-Covid-19 agricultural sustainability. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of food security in the context of global agricultural challenges.

During the seminar, Prof. Florentina Kusmiyati presented on marginal lands, particularly the relationship between acidic and saline soils. Based on her research in forage crops, she explained how crops grown in saline soils yielded promising results for the daily weight gain of goats. Additionally, she discussed her work on genetic mutation in black soybean plants, using radiation to develop a genotype of black soybeans tolerant to saline soils.

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Prof. Hideto Ueno, in his presentation, discussed the importance of developing organic fertilizers made from abundant and unused organic materials, as well as leguminous plant residues, as a cost-effective and sustainable agricultural technology.

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Prof. Peter J. Batt addressed the impact of Covid-19 on consumer behavior, particularly in the retail sector. He noted that new habits such as social distancing emerged, and the lockdown led to a decline in purchasing power, resulting in reduced profits in the retail sector. From a production perspective, the lockdown caused a decrease in demand for agricultural products, negatively affecting production.

In the final keynote session, Assoc. Prof. Toshihiro Konno explained advancements in reproductive technologies, particularly embryo implantation, to support the development and success of embryo transfer. Closing the session, Assoc. Prof. Lan-Szu Chou shared insights on microbial detection technologies in food production.