The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), once again invites researchers, lecturers, students, and practitioners to participate in the National Seminar on Research and Community Service (RPPM) XII 2025. Carrying the theme “Innovation for Food Security, Health, and Environment toward a Competitive Indonesia,” this scientific event serves as an important platform to share ideas, research findings, and community service practices that contribute to scientific advancement and social welfare.

The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), once again held the National Seminar on Research and Community Service (RPPM) XII 2025, a prestigious scientific forum serving as a collaborative platform for researchers, lecturers, students, and practitioners from various disciplines to share research results and community engagement experiences that positively impact society.

This year’s RPPM XII carries the theme “Innovation for Food Security, Health, and Environment toward a Competitive Indonesia,” reflecting the Faculty of Agriculture’s commitment to promoting solution-oriented research that addresses global challenges and supports sustainable development.

The seminar will be held in a hybrid format on:
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Time: 09.00 – 17.00 WIB
Venue: DH Penny Hall, Faculty of Agriculture, USU, Jl. Dr. A. Sofyan No. 3, USU Campus, Medan
and Online via Zoom.

Keynote Speakers:

• Prof. Dr. C. Hanny Wijaya (Department of Food Science and Technology, FATETA IPB University)

• Prof. Dr. Ritha F. Dalimunthe, S.E., M.Si. (Head of Undergraduate Program in Entrepreneurship, FEB USU)

Opening Remarks:

• Prof. Dr. Poppy Anjelisa Zaitun Hasibuan, S.Si., M.Si., Apt. – Vice Rector III, USU

• Prof. Dr. Ir. Tavi Supriana, MS. – Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, USU

• Prof. Dr. Ir. Elisa Julianti, M.Si. – Committee Chair

Scopes and Paper Topics:
A. Research Papers

• Agriculture and Food Security

• Food Technology Innovation

• Health, Environment, and Sustainable Energy

• Socio-economics, Agribusiness, and Entrepreneurship

B. Community Service Papers

• Application of science and technology for community empowerment

• Improving community welfare and economy

• Outreach and training based on interdisciplinary research findings

Publication:
All accepted papers will be published in the Talenta Conference Series Proceedings, and selected papers will be published in the Journal of Saintech Transfer (Talenta Publisher USU).

Registration Fee:

Payment:
Bank Mandiri USU Branch
Account No.: 1060018987274 a.n. Nursaadah
Payment confirmation via: bit.ly/KonfPemb-SemNasRPPM2025

Paper Submission:
Submit your manuscript to: rppmxiiusu@gmail.com

Important Dates:

• Abstract Submission: November 5, 2025

• Acceptance Notification: November 7, 2025

• Full Paper Submission: November 10, 2025

• Payment Deadline: November 11, 2025

Join and Contribute!
Be part of an active academic community advancing science and technology for society. Through this seminar, participants can publish research and community service outcomes while expanding interdisciplinary and institutional collaborations.

Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to share your work, broaden your insights, and contribute to creating an innovative and competitive Indonesia!

🔗 Register now at: bit.ly/SemNasRPPM2025
📞 Contact Persons:

• Indah Permata, S.Pt. (+62 852 6194 1607)

• Sopa Putri, S.P. (+62 812 6089 4540)

Supported by:

• Indonesian Animal Scientist Association (HILPI)

• Indonesian Food Technologist Association (PATPI)