DITMAWALUMALUMNI USU – A student team from Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), “USU Juara Nih,” achieved an outstanding accomplishment at the National Agricultural Competition Week (NACW) 2026, organized by the Faculty of Agriculture of Universitas Jambi on October 2–4, 2026.

The USU team, consisting of Daniel Fransisco Hutapea, Riki Candra, and Isabela Sitorus, won three awards: 1st Place in the Business Plan Competition, Best Presentation, and Best Paper.

The achievements were secured after the “USU Juara Nih” team competed against 107 participants who submitted proposals for the national-level competition. NACW 2026 served as a platform for students to develop ideas, creativity, and innovation in the agricultural sector through business plan development, written works, and competitive presentation skills.

Winning three awards demonstrates USU students’ ability to develop innovative ideas while applying the knowledge they acquire during their studies to national-level competitions.

Director of Student Affairs and Alumni Affairs of USU, Prof. Dr. Ir. Agus Purwoko, S.Hut., M.Si., IPU, expressed his appreciation for the achievement of the USU student team on Monday (October 5). He stated that the accomplishment was the result of the students’ hard work, creativity, collaboration, and willingness to compete and demonstrate their best abilities at the national level.

The achievement of the “USU Juara Nih” team at NACW 2026 demonstrates the strong potential of USU students to produce innovative and competitive ideas and works. The accomplishment is expected to inspire other students to continue developing their potential, collaborating, and achieving excellence, thereby contributing to enhancing the reputation of Universitas Sumatera Utara in various competitions.