Author: Syifa Djuita Putri
Jatinangor, May 2, 2026 — The Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Padjadjaran (Faperta Unpad), in collaboration with the Faperta Unpad Alumni Association, organized a land revitalization initiative through the planting of 500 breadfruit trees in the Arjasari area, Bandung Regency, on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This activity aimed to restore underutilized land while promoting breadfruit as an alternative food source for the future. The initiative also forms part of broader efforts to strengthen food security based on local commodities. In addition, the program reflects a strong synergy among academia, alumni, government, and local communities.
The event was attended by various key stakeholders, including a member of Commission IV of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Dr. H. Dadang M. Naser, S.H., M.I.Pol.; Deputy Assistant for Operations (Asops) of Kodam III/Siliwangi, Lt. Col. Inf. Tinton Amin Putra, S.E.; Vice Rector II of Unpad, Prof. Dr. Maman Setiawan, S.E., M.T.; Dean of Faperta Unpad, Dr. A. C. Trida Kusumah, S.P., M.Sc.; Vice Dean I, Prof. Dr. Yusuf Hidayat, S.P., M.Sc.; Vice Dean II, Dr. Oviyanti Mulyani, S.P., M.Si.; representatives of Yayasan Sukun Nusantara; Chairman of Faperta Unpad Alumni, Rudi Rubijaya, S.P., M.Sc.; representatives from the Bandung Regency Food Crops Office, Yayan Agustian; representatives from the Food Security and Fisheries Office of Bandung Regency, Irman Firmansyah, S.H., M.Hum.; Chief of Pameungpeuk Police Sector, Commissioner Asep Dedi, S.H., M.M.; Commander of Arjasari Military District, Captain Inf. Suranto; as well as the Head of Village and Sub-district of Arjasari. The event was also attended by sponsors, students, and local community members who actively participated. The presence of these cross-sector stakeholders demonstrates strong support for the development of breadfruit as a strategic commodity. This collective participation serves as a crucial foundation for strengthening program implementation at the field level.
This activity was a follow-up to the Breadfruit Seminar held in August 2025. In his remarks, Dr. H. Dadang M. Naser expressed appreciation for the breadfruit planting initiative as a concrete effort to introduce a nutritious local food source. He emphasized the importance of community readiness in developing alternative food systems that are adaptive to future challenges. In addition, he encouraged the implementation of agroforestry systems in the Arjasari area as a sustainable land management approach.
The Vice Rector II of Unpad emphasized that the development of breadfruit is expected to be sustainable and integrated with environmental conservation efforts. He also highlighted its potential as a medium for learning, research, and field practice for the academic community. In line with this, the Dean of Faperta Unpad stated that students will be encouraged to be directly involved in the management of breadfruit cultivation. Such involvement is considered essential in supporting land revitalization and addressing climate change challenges. Beyond its ecological benefits, such as improving water absorption, breadfruit also holds strong economic potential as a future food commodity.
The event concluded with a symbolic tree planting ceremony by the attending officials, followed by an interactive discussion and an exhibition of breadfruit-based products. The showcased innovations demonstrated that breadfruit holds not only ecological value but also significant economic potential. Through this initiative, the breadfruit-based land revitalization movement is expected to grow sustainably over time. This effort aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land), emphasizing sustainable food systems and responsible environmental management.
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