Preface

The Third International Conference on Food and Agricultural Sciences (3rd ICFAS 2025) August 26th - August 27th, 2025 Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Hybrid from Yogyakarta, Indonesia The 3rd International Conference on Food and Agricultural Sciences (The 3rd ICFAS 2025) was successfully held on August 26 th –27 th , 2025, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, in a hybrid format that combined on-site and virtual participation. This conference was organized by the Research Organization for Agricultural and Food, the National Research and Innovation Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (ROAF BRIN), in collaboration with the Indonesian Biotechnology Consortium (KBI). With the main theme “From Smart Agriculture to Secure Plates: Ensuring Food Safety and Sustainability,” the conference aimed to bring together scientists, academicians, practitioners, policymakers, and industrial stakeholders to discuss current advances, innovations, and challenges in the field of food and agricultural sciences. The theme reflects a global commitment to developing sustainable agricultural systems, promoting food safety, and utilizing emerging technologies to support food security and environmental resilience. The 3rd ICFAS 2025 served as an essential platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research findings and for fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among national and international experts. Topics presented and discussed encompassed a wide range of subjects, including Soil and Environmental Science, Plant breeding and Genetic Engineering, Agronomy and Plant Protection, Palm Plantation and Product, Smart Farming, Livestock Production, Food Technology and Processing, Agroindustry, Protein alternatives, Food Safety, Food microbiology and biotechnology, and Appropriate Technology. The event also encouraged dialogue between researchers and industry representatives to align scientific innovation with practical applications that support national and regional development goals. This year’s conference continued the tradition established by previous ICFAS events in promoting scientific exchange and innovation in food and agricultural research. The hybrid implementation allowed broader participation, enabling international experts who could not attend in person to contribute through virtual sessions. The integration of digital and physical platforms ensured that knowledge sharing remained inclusive, interactive, and globally accessible. List of Welcoming Remarks, Opening Speech and The Third International Conference on Food and Agricultural Sciences (The 3 rd ICFAS 2025) are available in this PDF.