EduAsiaNews, Jakarta – Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jakarta (UPNVJ) inspected university-owned land in Tanjungsari district, Bogor regency, on Wednesday (June 24, 2026), as an initial step toward preparing the site for a planned moringa planting program.
The site visit followed a focus group discussion (FGD) held by UPNVJ’s Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) with village officials and local residents.
The visit marked an initial follow-up to discussions during the FGD on the potential of moringa as a commodity that could be developed through research and community service programs. Beyond cultivation, the initiative will also explore the processing of moringa-based products that could create added economic value for local communities.
At the site, the UPNVJ team assessed the condition and characteristics of the land to gain an initial understanding of its readiness for development. The assessment will help the university determine the next technical steps, including land preparation and the supporting requirements needed for moringa cultivation.
The proposed use of the land will subsequently be coordinated with the land management team and relevant units within UPNVJ. The coordination is intended to ensure that the planting plan takes into account actual field conditions and can be integrated with the university’s research and community service programs.
Earlier, during an FGD with residents of Tanjungsari and Sirnasari, the potential of moringa emerged as one of the topics of interest. UPNVJ sees opportunities extending beyond cultivation to research into its uses and processing, as well as the potential development of economically valuable products.
The field assessment is also part of UPNVJ’s efforts to ensure that its programs are based on the actual needs and potential of the local area. The approach is expected to bring together academic expertise with local knowledge and community needs, ensuring that the initiatives are sustainable rather than short-lived.
Going forward, the findings from the land assessment and input gathered during the FGD will help determine the next stages of the program. LPPM UPNVJ will also involve relevant academic disciplines to explore opportunities for moringa development, including cultivation, food, health, product processing and community economic empowerment.
Through the initiative, UPNVJ is seeking to translate discussions held in academic forums into concrete activities in the field. The use of the land for moringa development is expected to strengthen the university’s community development program while creating opportunities for sustained research and community service collaboration in the Tanjungsari area.(www.upnvj.ac.id)
