Muchamad Ridwan

Agricultural professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Plant Protection from Gadjah Mada University (GPA: 3.73/4.00), currently working as a Field Assistant at PT Limagrain Agricon Indonesia. Experienced in territory sales activities, seed product promotion, retailer relationship management, farmer engagement, and field marketing, supported by a strong technical background in pest and disease research, laboratory instruction, and agricultural land management. Demonstrated agricultural production skills by increasing rice yields by over 25% and achieving maize yields exceeding 8 tons/ha, alongside expertise in field observation, data collection, and pest identification.

Proven leadership, communication, and partnership-building skills through managing teams and securing over IDR 40 million in sponsorship funding, with a strong commitment to driving business growth and supporting farmers through effective agricultural solutions.

Field Assistant at PT Limagrain Agricon Indonesia (2026-09 – Present)

• Responsible for achieving sales targets within the assigned territory to support regional business growth and product demand.
• Built and maintained strong relationships with agricultural retailers and key farmers through promotional activities, demonstration plots, and farmer field days.
• Implemented digital retailer loyalty programs and provided product education and basic technical support to ensure safe and effective product use.
• Monitored market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs while collaborating with the sales team to execute marketing campaigns and drive sales performance.

Research Assistant Sugarcane at PIAT, Universitas Gadjah Mada (2026-06 – 2026-10)

• Supported the development and specification of trap designs as an innovative approach to controlling sugarcane stem borer pests,
• Conducted observations and collected data on pest presence and behavioral responses to the traps,
• Assisted in the implementation of field testing and evaluation of trap effectiveness.

Managed Agricultural Land Operations (2020 – Present)

• Managed more than 1 hectare of agricultural land, directing end-to-end crop production, including land preparation, planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest management, and harvesting.
• Increased rice yields by more than 25%, from 6 tons/ha to over 7.5 tons/ha, while consistently achieving maize yields exceeding 8 tons/ha.
• Optimized agricultural inputs, labor, and farm resources to improve operational efficiency and maintain crop quality.

Laboratory Assistant at Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (2023 – 2025)

• Assisted in supervising laboratory and field practical sessions in Plant Protection, Agricultural Pesticides, and Habitat Management, ensuring compliance with laboratory and safety protocols.
• Prepared laboratory equipment, materials, and field resources to support practical sessions and demonstrations.
• Guided undergraduate students in pest identification, safe pesticide application, and habitat management practices.
• Assisted in evaluating laboratory reports and providing feedback to enhance students' practical and analytical skills.

Head of Interest and Talent Department at Kebumen Regional Student Association (2024-02 – 2024-12)

ORMADA LMGM

• Led 6 staff in the Interest and Talent Department
• Formed and managed committees of 50+ members to execute departmental programs
• Organized a regional inter-high school basketball competition in the Kedu Residency
• Secured partnerships with 12+ strategic partners to support program implementation

Coordinator of Sponsorship Division at Haryono Semangun Award 2024 (2024-03 – 2024-10)

Organized plant disease competitions involving university and high school students at national and international levels.

• Coordinated and led a team of 10 staff members
• Established partnerships with 10+ strategic partners
• Maintained strong relationships with partners to ensure effective collaboration.
• Successfully secured over IDR 40 million in funding through sponsorship initiatives

Sub-Coordinator of Sponsorship Division at PORTANI UGM 2024 (2024-02 – 2024-06)

Sports and arts competitions among departments within the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada.

• Led the coordination of a 12-member team to ensure effective program execution
• Built and managed partnerships with 11+ strategic partners
• Successfully secured over IDR 40 million in funding through sponsorship initiatives.

Staff of Sponsorship Division at Insect Day UGM 2023 (2023-05 – 2023-10)

Organized plant pest competitions involving university and high school students at national and international levels.

• Supported the acquisition of 8+ sponsors for event implementation
• Assisted in generating funding exceeding IDR 30 million through sponsorship efforts
• Developed and compiled event proposals for program implementation.

Bachelor of Agriculture in Plant Protection – Gadjah Mada University (2022 – 2026)

High School Diploma in Mathematics and Natural Science – SMAN 1 KEBUMEN (2019 – 2022)