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History and Establishment

The UIR Agrotourism was inaugurated on July 28, 2021, by the General Chairman of YLPI Riau, Prof. Dr. Nurman, S.Sos., M.Si, along with the UIR Rector for 2021-2025, Prof. Dr. H. Syafrinaldi, S.H., M.C.L., and is chaired by Prof. Dr. Thamrin S., S.H., M.Hum. Construction began in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic based on UIR Rector Decree Number: 1225/UIR/KPTS/2020. Located behind the Faculty of Psychology, the agrotourism site covers an area of 1.84 hectares.

Objectives and Benefits

Initially built to utilize vacant land, UIR Agrotourism has now become a popular educational and recreational destination for the general public, students, government agencies, and UIR guests. It also provides training in agriculture, aquaculture, and animal husbandry for the general public and accepts student internships

Horticulture Cultivation

Various horticultural crops have been cultivated at UIR Agrotourism, including melons, chili peppers, sweet corn, sweet potatoes, honey pumpkins, and peanuts. These horticultural products have generated profit and gained commercial value, attracting interest from both the UIR academic community and the surrounding population.

Plant Commodities

– Paragon Sweet Corn: 40 x 128 m

– Purple Sweet Corn: 12 x 50 m

– Peanuts: 30 x 50 m

– Sweet Potatoes: 20 x 35 m

Featured Gardens and Facilities

The 410 m² garden is a key feature of the agrotourism site, including:

– Right-Side Entrance Garden

– Left-Side Entrance Garden

– Garden Around the Fish Pond

– Garden Around the Mini Swimming Pool

– Traffic Garden

– Poultry Education Garden

– Mini Garden and Windmill

– Multipurpose Pavilion

– Marketing Shop

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Mini Swimming Pool

Construction of the mini swimming pool began in January 2024 and was completed in March 2024. The garden around the pool was built for the safety and comfort of users, especially kindergarten and elementary school students.

Visits and Services

UIR Agrotourism welcomes visitors from various groups, including the general public, government agencies, students, university faculty from other institutions, and international guests. It also accommodates interns and faculty members for research purposes.

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Types of Visits

  1. Field Trips: Educational visits with guided tours.
  2. General Visits:Free visits for sightseeing and photography.
  3. Consultation Visits: Consultations on agriculture and aquaculture.
  4. Tourist Visits: Use or rental of recreational facilities.
  5. Student Internships: Practical Work Experience (PKL) and internships.
  6. Camping: Outdoor camping activities.
  7. Research: Use of agrotourism facilities for research purposes.
  8. Interviews: Data collection for school or university projects.
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