International Agromaritime Camp Seminar: Unveiling Agromaritime Bali Observations and Sustainable Village Development Potential

On September 11, 2024, the Directorate of International Education (DPI) at IPB University hosted a seminar titled “Findings from the International Agromaritime Camp Bali” from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. The event, held at the Main Hall of the International Student Center, served as a platform for participants to present their observations during the program in Bali last August. The seminar was attended by lecturers from the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, students from IPB University, and international students from various universities.

The participants, consisting of five students from Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada, and one accompanying student from IPB University, shared the insights they gathered during their fieldwork in several villages in Gianyar Regency, Bali. The International Agromaritime Camp program focused on exploring agricultural, fishery, and local product practices in the villages, as well as the challenges faced by the communities in developing their resource-based economies.

During the seminar, the participants discussed traditional irrigation systems like subak, organic fertilizer production, the challenges of organic farming, and efforts to develop agriculture-based tourism in Lebih and Petak Villages. They also provided recommendations to enhance the quality of local products, such as luluh sate and fishery products, to expand their market reach beyond Bali.

The event featured interactive discussions between the participants, lecturers, and students, addressing topics such as the application of sustainable farming systems, resource management, and collaboration between farmers and local governments. Vice dean and lecturer from the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences praised the observations, particularly in identifying green economy potential in the participating villages.

The participants also shared the challenges they encountered during the program, such as language barriers, limited field time, and cultural differences. However, they agreed that the overall experience was highly valuable. They recommended that future programs provide participants with deeper knowledge of the subjects being observed and a clearer schedule to optimize the outcomes.

This seminar not only strengthened academic collaboration between Indonesian and international students but also provided a real-world example of how field observations can serve as a foundation for formulating solutions to challenges in Indonesia’s agromaritime sector. DPI IPB University hopes to continue developing similar programs in the future to broaden students’ perspectives and enhance global cooperation in agriculture and fisheries.

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