July 11, 2025

The Department of Agroindustrial Technology continues to demonstrate its commitment to applied research and community service through the active participation of KeRis-DiMas STABLE (Research and Community Service Group) in the official visit of the Vice Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia (Wamentan RI) to Jember Regency on Friday, July 11, 2025.

One of the highlighted destinations during this visit was the Tirtobakti II Farmer Group in Sukamakmur Village. As a long-time partner in research and community empowerment, KeRis-DiMas STABLE contributed by exhibiting various innovative products resulting from a collaborative initiative that has been ongoing since 2021.

The showcased products are derivatives of maggot cultivation, which have been successfully developed into value-added products with economic potential for the local community. This collaboration has not only brought tangible benefits to farmers but also enriched students’ experiential learning through field practice and service-learning activities.

The event was attended by lecturers from the Department of Agroindustrial Technology who are active members of KeRis STABLE, including:

Andrew Setiawan Rusdianto, S.TP., M.Si.

Winda Amilia, S.TP., M.Sc.

Leader Firstandika, S.Si., M.T.,

KeRis-DiMas STABLE’s participation in this national-level visit reaffirms the synergy between academia, farming communities, and government stakeholders in advancing sustainable agricultural innovation and reinforcing the role of higher education in supporting national food sovereignty.