Universitas Sumatera Utara presents The 2nd Talenta Agricultural Summer Course 2023, focusing on sustainable agricultural systems. This program is open to national and international students, offering benefits such as certificates and academic credits.

Universitas Sumatera Utara is proud to present The 2nd Talenta Agricultural Summer Course 2023, an international program focusing on sustainable agricultural systems. This course invites national and international undergraduate and postgraduate students to participate in a series of lectures, field studies, and interactive activities.

Program Schedule

• Lectures: July 24–27, 2023 (DH Penny Building)

• Field Study: July 28 – August 1, 2023 (Various locations in North Sumatra)

Lecture Topics

1. Sustainable agri-food systems

2. Impact of palm oil plantations on food security

3. Insects from an agricultural perspective

4. Dairy products as a natural source of protein

5. Technologies for sustainable agriculture, environment, and energy

6. Information and communication technology in precision agriculture

7. Emerging food processing technologies

8. Important plant diseases

9. Organic agriculture for global food security

10. Agriculture in the 4.0 era: challenges and achievements

Additional Activities

• Interactive lectures

• Field study

• Poster presentation

• Fruit harvesting

• Cultural tour

• Team building (rafting in Sipisopiso River)

Participant Eligibility

This program is open to national and international undergraduate and postgraduate students from various fields.
Registration requirements:

• Passport-sized photograph

• CV

• Copy of passport/student ID

• Recommendation letter

Fees & Benefits

• Free accommodation as per the schedule (offline)

• Free registration fee (online)

• Benefits:

  • Certificate

  • Academic credits

  • Valuable experience

Guest Lecturers

• Nono Carsono, SP, M.Sc., Ph.D (Universitas Negeri Padjadjaran)

• Dr. Ir. Jenny Elisabeth (Politeknik Wilmar Bisnis Indonesia)

• Dr. Farkhan, ST, MT (PT. CNC Controller Indonesia & LKP CNC Indonesia Academy)

• Prof. Dr. rer. Nat. Hesham A. El Enshasy (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)

• Dr. Nurul ’Ain Ab. Jalil (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)

• Prof. Hiroki OUE (Ehime University)

• Dr. Hayati Samsudin (Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Contact Information

Email: itp@usu.ac.id
Contact Person: Ms. Syahira Addina (+6282369260804)