Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU) proudly hosted a distinguished guest lecturer session on the topic of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Agriculture. The session took place on September 18, 2025, featuring Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kenichiro Onitsuka from Kyoto University, Japan, a leading expert renowned for his research on rural development and the integration of digital technologies in agricultural communities.
The event was skillfully moderated by Dr. Syaiful Amri Saragih, who facilitated an inspiring dialogue that explored the intersections of technology, agricultural advancement, and collaborative efforts with rural communities. Dr. Onitsuka’s insightful presentation highlighted the transformative potential of ICT innovations in enhancing agricultural productivity, sustainable rural development, and community empowerment.
This guest lecture marked an important step in fostering academic exchange and international collaboration, contributing to UMSU’s vision of advancing agricultural education and research through cutting-edge technological applications and global partnerships.
