PT Japfa Comfeed Indonesia Tbk (JAPFA) and Universitas Hasanuddin (UNHAS) have opened a new Closed House Teaching Farm in Pattallassang District, Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi. The facility, built with an investment of IDR 3 billion, occupies a 1,500 square meter area and can house over 20,000 chickens. It is intended to serve as a center for practical learning in modern livestock farming.
The partnership between JAPFA and UNHAS began with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in mid-2024. This initiative aims to combine industry and academic resources to develop a more efficient and sustainable approach to livestock farming.
Rachmat Indrajaya, Director of JAPFA, said, “This teaching farm is part of our efforts to develop modern livestock technologies based on research and education. We hope this facility will have a positive impact on improving the quality of education in Indonesia, particularly for UNHAS students, enabling them to become globally competitive future leaders.”
The facility provides students with hands-on experience in livestock management, biosecurity practices, animal health monitoring, and business operations related to animal husbandry. Its closed house system features automated ventilation and temperature controls designed to optimize environmental conditions. This technology aims to increase feed efficiency while reducing mortality rates among livestock and minimizing production waste.
Prof. Dr. Ir. Jamaluddin Jompa, M.Sc., Rector of UNHAS, commented on the collaboration: “This initiative not only supports the Tridharma of Higher Education, but also represents a shared commitment to producing graduates who are ready to face the challenges of the future livestock industry, while delivering tangible benefits to society.”
Prof. Dr. Syahdar Baba, S.Pt., M.Si., Dean of the Faculty of Animal Science at Universitas Hasanuddin added: “This facility will serve as a platform for research and hands-on learning, enriching a curriculum that is practice-oriented and based on applied research. Students will gain direct experience in operating the latest closed house technologies, enabling them to comprehensively and practically understand the concept of sustainable livestock farming.”
JAPFA and UNHAS intend for this collaboration to help train future professionals in Indonesia’s livestock sector who are skilled in technology use and able to compete at national and global levels.