Yogyakarta, 16 May 2025 – The Collaborative Regional Research Programme–Asia Pacific Network for Global Change Research (CRRP APN) team from the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, convened its “Midterm Workshop CRRP APN” in Conference Room I on Friday (16/5). This event marked the second forum in a series of discussions and presentations for the project Adapting the Impact of Land Use and Climate Change through Smart Irrigation Water Management to Support Food Security (SIWAMA), which received an international seed grant from the Asia Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN).
Chaired by Dr. Chandra Setyawan, the hybrid-format workshop was attended by CRRP APN team members, including:
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Prof. Sigit Supadmo Arif (DTPB FTP UGM)
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Propezite Nurhutama Mustain, S.T., M.T. (Ministry of Public Works, Indonesia)
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Dr. Dede Sulaeman (Ministry of Agriculture, Indonesia)
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Dr. Andri Prima Nugroho, Ph.D. (DTPB FTP UGM)
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Muhammad Rasyid Ridlo, M.Sc. (Flinders University, Australia)
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Dr.Eng. Ansita Gupitakingkin Pradipta (DTPB FTP UGM)
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Muhammad Khoiru Zaki, Ph.D. (DTPB FTP UGM)
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Phantipa Plangklang (Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand)
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Teguh Triyana (DTPB FTP UGM)
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Isnaini Dairina, M.Sc. (DTPB FTP UGM)
Undergraduate students of Agricultural Engineering also participated. Dean of FTP UGM, Prof. Dr. Ir. Eni Harmayani, M.Sc., and Head of the Department, Prof. Dr. Ir. Lilik Sutiarso, M.Eng., were present in person.
In his opening remarks, Prof. Lilik Sutiarso emphasized the importance of this forum as a venue for data exchange and critical discussion:
“We hope today’s presentations will yield high‑quality scientific findings and concrete recommendations for future regional collaboration.”
Meanwhile, Prof. Eni Harmayani applauded the international partnerships fostered through CRRP APN:
“FTP UGM is fully committed to climate research and food security, and we support every innovative effort to address climate change challenges.”
The workshop’s core agenda featured progress reports on the Kedung Putri Irrigation Scheme case study in Indonesia, preceded by presentations on the integration of irrigation modernization and agricultural programs in Indonesia, as well as an overview of water management developments in Australia. Each researcher—from field data collection to analysis of climate change and land‑use impacts—presented their methods and preliminary findings. The forum also highlighted the critical role of integrating sensor technologies and automated control systems to maximize the future efficiency of irrigation water management.
This Midterm Workshop is expected to accelerate the implementation of technical recommendations, innovative monitoring methods, and the development of predictive models for smart irrigation water management. The research outcomes are intended to provide valuable input for formulating Indonesian water‑management policies that are compatible with climate change and land‑use dynamics. In doing so, the SIWAMA project can directly contribute to sustainable agricultural management and national food security goals.
The findings and recommendations generated by this Midterm Workshop align with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
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SDG 2: Zero Hunger, by boosting agricultural productivity optimized through smart irrigation systems.
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SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, via efficient and sustainable water management.
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SDG 13: Climate Action, through adaptation and mitigation of climate change impacts using innovative technologies.
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SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, by strengthening regional academic and institutional networks in food‑security research.
