Indonesia
Malang, July 12, 2025 – Universitas Islam Malang has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening national food security through livestock sector development. In collaboration with MyDesa Institute, UNISMA’s Master’s Program in Animal Husbandry organized a workshop, short course and open recruitment drive to train 1,000 young inseminators. The event was held at the Ali bin Abi Tholib Building, 7th Floor, Abdurrahman Wahid Hall, with 178 participants attending both onsite and online from various regions.
UNISMA Rector Prof. Drs. H. Junaidi, M.Pd., Ph.D., officially opened the program. In his remarks, he stated that the initiative aligns with the university’s mission to integrate scientific and technological advancement particularly in animal husbandry with community service. He emphasized UNISMA’s commitment to producing skilled professionals ready to directly contribute to national food resilience.
The workshop featured prominent figures and experts in animal husbandry and artificial insemination. Discussions were moderated by MyDesa Institute Chairman Ir. Tony Setiawan and included four expert speakers. Among them was Hadi Supratikta, Principal Researcher in Science, Technology and Innovation and Daily Chair of Ikatan Peneliti dan Inovasi Pemerintahan Indonesia (IPINDO). He underscored the strategic role of professional research organizations in supporting vocational training to enhance economic efficiency. Hadi noted that IPINDO is the only state-affiliated professional researchers’ association actively engaged in shaping research policy within government institutions.
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Meanwhile, Mudawamah, Professor of Animal Breeding and ASEAN Engineer, elaborated on the importance of effective cattle reproductive management. She explained that ideally, a cow can calve once a year if insemination programs are properly implemented. She expressed optimism that advances in breeding technology could further improve efficiency, reducing conception rates to fewer than two services per pregnancy.
Also present was drh. Ahmad Budi Purnawan, M.Si., who addressed the livestock dimension of the government’s strategic Asta Cita agenda on food security. He also led a live technical demonstration of artificial insemination at UNISMA’s volleyball court. The final speaker, Susilo, Chairman of Pervetindo, stressed that insemination is a profession formally recognized under the Indonesian National Qualifications Framework (KKNI) and may only be practiced by certified and competent individuals.
The workshop also coincided with the signing of cooperation agreements between: (1) the Head of the Master’s Program in Animal Husbandry and MyDesa Institute; (2) the Director of Postgraduate Studies and IPINDO; and (3) Master’s Program in Animal Husbandry and IPINDO.
The event was attended by key stakeholders and strategic partners, including Rachmat Pudji Susetyo, Senior Advisor on Natural Resources and Environment at Badan Intelijen Negara; representatives of Korem 083/Bdj; Lieutenant Colonel Inf. Danu Prasetyo, Commander of Kodim 0818/Malang–Batu; Drs. Ali Djamhuri Ak, M.Com, Chairman of Al Khusyu Education and Social Foundation; and Ali Usman, SE, M.Pd., Chairman of the Kopontren Gurem Bangkit (KGB) Secondary Cooperative.
The initiative marks the first phase of a nationwide movement to produce 1,000 young inseminators in Indonesia. Beyond reinforcing food security through modern livestock practices, the program is expected to generate employment opportunities and improve the welfare of local farmers. UNISMA and MyDesa Institute hope the program will serve as a model of synergy between academia, professional institutions and communities in building a sustainable food future.
