Medan, October 19, 2026 – The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FP USU), established cooperation with PT Ganesha Agro Teknologi through the signing of a Cooperation Agreement (Memorandum of Agreement / MoA) at the Dean's Meeting Room of FP USU, Medan, on Monday (October 19, 2026). The cooperation covers education, research, and community service.

The cooperation agreement was signed by the Dean of FP USU, Dr. Rulianda Purnomo Wibowo, S.P., M.Ec., and the President Commissioner of PT Ganesha Agro Teknologi, Antonius Sembiring.

PT Ganesha Agro Teknologi is a biotechnology start-up company focusing on the production of superior seedlings through tissue culture technology. The company is also a partner of the Undergraduate Program in Agrotechnology, FP USU, in implementing PLPS. This partnership represents one of the efforts to strengthen relations between higher education institutions and the business sector, particularly in supporting learning and developing students' competencies in agriculture.

The activity was also attended by the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Cooperation, and Internationalization of FP USU, Dr. Ir. Posma Mangasi Pintaria Marbun, M.P.; Manager of Research, Community Service, Cooperation, and Internationalization, Dian Pebriyani, S.P., M.P.; Head of the Undergraduate Program in Agrotechnology, Prof. Dr. Diana Sofia Hanafiah, S.P., M.P.; and Secretary of the Undergraduate Program in Agrotechnology, Hafnes Wahyuni, S.P., M.P. Meanwhile, Antonius Sembiring attended alongside the PT Ganesha Agro Teknologi team.

Through this cooperation, FP USU and PT Ganesha Agro Teknologi are expected to expand opportunities for collaboration in practice-based learning, applied research, and the development and implementation of biotechnology innovations. This synergy is also expected to contribute to improving human resource quality and advancing the agricultural sector.

This collaboration aligns with SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through strengthening academic competencies, developing technology, and establishing sustainable partnerships.