Semarang, 29 September 2025 – The 12TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AGRICULTURE 2025 successfully convened in Bangkok, Thailand, bringing together researchers, academics, policymakers, and practitioners to address urgent agricultural challenges in the era of climate change. AGRICO 2025 provided an international platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. The seminar highlighted the importance of regional and global partnerships in advancing sustainable agriculture practices that are both environmentally sound and socio-economically inclusive.
About AGRICO 2025 The International Conference on Agriculture (AGRICO) is an annual gathering of experts from across the globe, aimed at promoting research, innovation, and best practices in agriculture. AGRICO 2025 in Bangkok featured multidisciplinary sessions on climate-smart agriculture, food systems resilience, agri-technology, and sustainable rural development.
Among the distinguished presentations, a key highlight was the seminar titled:
“Climate-Smart Agriculture for Mitigating Climate Change Adverse Impacts: An Approach to Resilient Agriculture in Java, Indonesia.”
The seminar shed light on the increasing vulnerabilities faced by farming communities in Java, one of Indonesia’s most critical agricultural regions. With climate change accelerating extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, and unpredictable rainfall, local farmers are confronted with declining yields, soil degradation, and economic instability.
Key themes presented included:
- Adoption of Climate-Smart Practices: Integrating sustainable land management, water-efficient irrigation, and diversified cropping systems to reduce risks.
- Strengthening Farmer Resilience: Enhancing adaptive capacity through training, technology transfer, and community-based agricultural innovations.
- Policy and Institutional Support: Developing supportive frameworks to ensure scalability and sustainability of climate-smart approaches.
- Evidence from Java, Indonesia: Case studies showcased how implementing climate-smart agriculture contributes to improved productivity, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and long-term resilience for farming households.
For any further information, kindly contact:
Migie Handayani
migiehandayani@live.undip.ac.id
+628179422191
