Visit of the Institute of Weed science, Entomology and Phytopathology (IWEP)-UPLB in the Framework of Benchmarking Curriculum

On Wednesday 25 January 2023, a group of staff from The Institute of Weed Science, Entomology and Plant Pathology (IWEP) paid a visit to the Department of Plant Protection (PTN), Faculty of Agriculture - IPB University. This visit is part of the collaboration between the two institutions in increasing research and development in the field of plant protection.

During this visit, staff from IWEP had the opportunity to meet researchers and staff at PTN. They discussed topics related to crop protection, including pest and plant disease control, the prudent use of pesticides, and environmentally friendly cultivation techniques.

During the visit, staff from IWEP were also given the opportunity to visit the laboratories and research facilities of the Department of Plant Protection. They discussed with the researchers the various technologies and research methods used in the field of crop protection. The staff from IWEP were also given the opportunity to see directly the research process being carried out by researchers at PTN.

This visit is expected to be the start of closer cooperation between IWEP and PTN. The two institutions can work together in developing new technologies and methods to increase agricultural production and protect the environment.

In this series of visits, a seminar on plant protection was also held which was attended by students and staff from the two institutions. This seminar aims to share knowledge and experience between IWEP and PTN and raise awareness of the importance of plant protection for the success of agricultural production in the future.

This visit is proof of the commitment of the two institutions in developing science and technology in the field of plant protection to improve farmers' welfare and protect the environment. Hopefully the collaboration between IWEP and PTN can continue to grow and provide benefits to the community.