Preface

Abstract

The 5th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AGRICULTURE AND BIOINDUSTRY (ICAGRI) Theme is “The challenges of the agricultural sector in preserving natural resources and environment for future generations”Banda Aceh, 11-12 October 2023Since 2019, we had successfully organized the four previous ICAGRI conference consecutively. Different from previous years, this year the 5th ICAGRI 2023 was held in a hybrid conference. A number of academics, researchers, policy makers, professionals and other stakeholders, both national and international, have contributed to the success of this conference.Sustainable agriculture contains a moral invitation to the environment and natural resources by considering the following three aspects: (1) Ecologically Sound; (2) Economic Valueable; and (3) Socially Just. To create an agricultural sector that can preserve natural resources and the environment for future generations, it is necessary to carry out strategies in sustainable agriculture in the form of development that respects diversity, uses an integrative approach, has a long-term perspective and can guarantee equality and social justice. Therefore, this year’s conference theme is “The challenges of the agricultural sector in preserving natural resources and environment for future generations”.The editorial board of the 5th ICAGRI 2023 received a total of 132 papers from 8 countries throughout the world: United States of America (USA), Malaysia, Japan, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Thailand, Uganda, and Indonesia. A total of 102 papers were accepted to be presented in this conference, while the 19 submitted papers were rejected and 11 papers were withdrawn. All papers were reviewed and the accepted papers will be submitted to IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science indexed by Scopus.On behalf of the committee, we want to acknowledge and express gratitude to all parties supporting this conference: the Rector of Universitas Syiah Kuala, the Dean and Vice Dean of the Agriculture Faculty, the Head of Research and Community Service Institution of Universitas Syiah Kuala, and the national and international partners of the 5th ICAGRI 2023. Our special thanks to our keynote and invited speakers, thank you to all committee members for your kind and hard work for this conference. Hopefully the conference will highly contribute to our future sustainable development in the agricultural sector. Have a nice conference and hope to see you again next year at the 6th ICAGRI 2024 conference.Cordially yours,Dr. ZaitunChairperson of the 5th ICAGRI 2023List of Streering Commitees, Organizing Committee, International Scientific Committee & Advisory Board, International Editorial Board are available in this Pdf.