Jakarta, 4 May 2026 – Jakarta, May 4, 2026 – SEAMEO BIOTROP participated in an educational activity to improve the knowledge and skills of students at SMAN 35 Jakarta through hydroponic learning conducted on-site. The activity was designed to introduce the concept of modern agriculture and enhance students’ understanding of environmentally friendly, technology-based plant cultivation.

The program was conducted as part of efforts to strengthen practice-based learning and increase students’ awareness of the importance of sustainable agriculture amid the limitations of urban land availability. Through the introduction of hydroponic systems, students were expected to gain insight into efficient, water-saving, and eco-friendly cultivation methods.

In addition to the presentation sessions, participants also received hands-on demonstrations on basic hydroponic cultivation techniques, including seed germination, planting media preparation, and nutrient mixing for hydroponic plants. The practical activities were carried out interactively to enable students to directly understand each stage of the hydroponic cultivation process.

A total of 40 students participated enthusiastically in the activity. The discussion and question-and-answer sessions were highly interactive, particularly regarding the implementation of simple hydroponic systems in schools and at home. Through this activity, students were introduced to modern agricultural practices that are efficient, space-saving, and potentially supportive of future food security.

On the occasion, Zulkarnaen Noor Syarif explained that hydroponics can serve as both an engaging and practical learning medium for students.

“Through this activity, we hope that students will not only understand hydroponic concepts theoretically, but also gain basic skills that can be applied simply within the school environment and at home,” he stated.

The activity also formed part of SEAMEO BIOTROP’s commitment to supporting environmental education and the development of practice-based learning for younger generations. Hydroponics is considered an effective educational medium because it integrates science, technology, and environmental awareness.

In addition to improving students’ understanding of modern agriculture, the activity was also expected to foster creativity, environmental awareness, and innovative thinking among students in utilizing limited land for productive purposes.

Through this activity, it is hoped that the educational collaboration between SEAMEO BIOTROP and SMAN 35 Jakarta will continue through mentoring programs and the further development of simple hydroponic practices within the school environment. These efforts are expected to contribute to the creation of greener, more productive, and sustainability-oriented schools.

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