Visit of the Deputy Assistant for Mineral and Coal Development, Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, to the Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Udayana University

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• Senin, 24 Maret 2025
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Jimbaran, March 24, 2025 – The Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Udayana University, welcomed an official visit from the Deputy Assistant for Mineral and Coal Development of the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, accompanied by representatives from PT ANTAM Tbk. This visit aimed to explore collaboration opportunities in the development of the Mining and Farming Integration program, particularly in the cattle farming sector, to support national energy and food security.

The delegation, led by Dr.-Ing. Herry Permana, S.T., M.Sc., Deputy Assistant for Mineral and Coal Development, was warmly received by the Dean of the Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Udayana University, along with the Vice Dean I, the Head of UPIKS, and the management of the Closed House facility at the Faculty of Animal Husbandry. Also present from the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs were Kusti Erawati, S.T., M.Eng. (Senior Policy Analyst), Kirana Yasyfa Kamila, S.H. (Junior Policy Analyst), and Alniko Abdullah, S.T. (Technical Policy Analyst). Meanwhile, PT ANTAM Tbk. was represented by its Division Head of CSR and External Relations, along with the relevant team members.

This visit is part of the national effort to support the President’s vision and mission outlined in Asta Cita and Presidential Regulation No. 12 of 2025 on the 2025–2029 National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN), particularly in the areas of energy and food security. During the meeting, the Dean of the Faculty of Animal Husbandry shared insights on best practices in cattle farming development and the empowerment scheme for farmer groups through the Bali Cattle Breeding Center KTT Satwa Winangun. "Collaboration between academics, the government, and the business sector is essential in creating a sustainable livestock system that contributes to national food security," stated the Dean of the Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Udayana University.

The primary goal of this visit was to gain insights and recommendations from the Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Udayana University, regarding best practices in cattle farming and other livestock development. Additionally, the delegation aimed to study the community empowerment model in Bali cattle breeding implemented by the KTT Satwa Winangun Breeding Center. The knowledge and experiences gained from this visit are expected to serve as a foundation for refining and implementing the Mining and Farming Integration program. This initiative seeks to optimize post-mining land for productive livestock farming while fostering the involvement of various stakeholders in enhancing national energy and food security.

This working visit underscores the importance of multi-helix collaboration in strengthening national energy and food security through the Mining and Farming Integration program. The synergy between the government, academia, industry, and local communities is key to maximizing the productive use of post-mining land for livestock farming. Beyond land allocation, the mining sector is also expected to contribute through community empowerment and financial support via CSR programs. The Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Udayana University, plays a vital role in this initiative by providing academic studies, research, and technical assistance. Several business models that could be implemented include corporate farming, cooperatives, and business partnerships between mining companies and community cooperatives.

With this meeting, it is hoped that the established collaboration will result in a sustainable program that positively impacts food security and community welfare.