Hasanuddin University Agribusiness Study Program held a community service activity with the topic of empowering farmers through the establishment of P4S (Center for Agricultural and Rural Self-Help Training) institutions. The event took place in Pangkep Regency on Saturday, (18/05), and was attended by local farmers and lecturers from the Unhas Agribusiness Study Program.

In the event, Dr. Ir. Idris Summase, M.Si, lecturer of the Unhas Agribusiness S1 Study Program, became the main speaker. He conveyed the importance of the formation of P4S institutions in supporting the empowerment of farmers. “P4S functions as a training and empowerment center for farmers. So it not only increases the knowledge and skills of farmers, but also strengthens the agricultural community of the region,” he said.

In addition to providing insight into the benefits and challenges of P4S, Dr. Ir. Idris Summase, M.Si also discussed with the farmers the concrete steps that can be taken to establish and develop P4S in Pangkep Regency. The farmers present also had the opportunity to convey their aspirations and questions ranging from the application of P4S to its impact on increasing the marketing potential of agricultural products.

With this community service activity, the Agribusiness Study Program, Hasanuddin University hopes to have a real positive impact on the farming community in Pangkep Regency. This activity is also part of the efforts of the Unhas Agribusiness Study Program to contribute to the advancement of the agricultural sector in Indonesia both at the local and national levels.