29 May 2026
Threesna Sharfina
The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), held an initial coordination meeting with the North Sumatra Provincial Agriculture and Food Security Office on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the D. H. Penny Hall of the Faculty of Agriculture, USU.
The meeting was attended by Mr. Yusfahri Perangin-angin, Secretary of the North Sumatra Provincial Agriculture and Food Security Office, along with the Heads of the Plantation, Horticulture, and Food Crops Divisions. Also present was Dr. Achmad Rifai, S.K.M., M.Kes., a member of Commission III of the Medan City Regional House of Representatives (DPRD).
Representing the Faculty of Agriculture, USU were Dr. Rulianda Purnomo Wibowo, S.P., M.Ec., Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, together with members of the Dean’s Office, professors, heads and secretaries of study programs, and laboratory heads within the faculty.
In his welcoming remarks, Dr. Rulianda emphasized the importance of the meeting, stating:
"Today’s meeting is highly important, particularly in ensuring alignment between the needs of the government—which, in this context, represent the needs of the community—and educational institutions in the areas of education, research, and community service."
Echoing this sentiment, Mr. Yusfahri explained in his presentation:
"The North Sumatra Provincial Agriculture and Food Security Office needs to collaborate with academic institutions to address challenges faced by the community and to support the realization of North Sumatra as an Integrated Agricultural Region."
During the discussion session, the Head of the Plantation Division highlighted that collaboration between the Faculty of Agriculture, USU and the Agriculture and Food Security Office could generate innovative solutions for utilizing coconut waste in Nias.
Mr. Lambok Turnip, Head of the Horticulture Division, also expressed his expectations for future cooperation, stating:
"We look forward to collaborating with the Faculty of Agriculture, USU in increasing production and developing policies that support the price stability of chili peppers and shallots."
During the forum, academics and representatives of the faculty’s professors also shared recommendations and identified key needs to support the transformation of North Sumatra into an integrated agricultural region.
Moving forward, the Faculty of Agriculture, USU will follow up on this meeting through more focused discussion forums aimed at developing science-based solutions that address community needs and contribute to sustainable agricultural development in North Sumatra.
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