Yogyakarta, July 5, 2025 — The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), welcomed an official visit from the Regional Development Planning, Research, and Innovation Agency (BAPPELITBANGDA) of Paser Regency, East Kalimantan, along with representatives from related Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD). The visit was part of efforts to draft the Masterplan for Integrated Agriculture in Petangis Village and the Rural Area Development Roadmap of Paser Regency.
The meeting, held at FTP UGM’s Operation Room, was attended by the Dean of FTP UGM, Prof. Dr. Ir. Eni Harmayani, M.Sc., Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration, and Alumni, Dr. Sri Rahayoe, as well as the DTPB research team led by Prof. Dr. Lilik Sutiarso, who has been actively involved in the technical planning of integrated agricultural areas from the early stages.
The Paser Regency delegation included:
- Head of BAPPELITBANGDA Paser Regency,
- Head of the Fisheries Service,
- Head of the Natural Resources Division,
- Representatives from the Housing and Land Agency,
- Head of the Food Crops and Horticulture Service,
- Representatives from the Food Security Office,
- Representatives from the Public Works and Spatial Planning Office,
- Secretariat of Paser Regency – Development Division,
- Representatives from the Human Resources and Research Subdivision.
The visit aimed to review and discuss the Terms of Reference (TOR) while aligning technical visions and policy directions in the preparation of the master plan. In his opening remarks, Head of BAPPELITBANGDA Paser, Mr. Sujono, emphasized that the master plan will serve as a coordinated framework for technical OPDs, introducing an innovative approach to improving agricultural productivity in a sustainable manner.
Echoing this, the Head of the Food Crops and Horticulture Service expressed hopes that this collaboration would elevate agriculture as a key pillar of the regional economy. He stressed the importance of developing agriculture based on local potential, supported by technology and integrated planning provided by academic institutions like UGM.
During the technical session, the DTPB UGM team presented the draft roadmap, which highlights the integration of multiple agricultural sectors, land reclamation of post-mining areas, and spatial strategies to support sustainable agricultural productivity. A key focus was the development of Petangis Village as a pilot area, applying conservation-based farming systems as a model for broader implementation.
This initiative is also aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) by strengthening local food security, SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) through job creation in agriculture, SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) via technological integration in regional planning, and SDG 15 (Life on Land) through the productive and sustainable use of post-mining lands.
Through this collaboration, it is expected that UGM’s science-based strategic planning will help drive rural transformation in Paser Regency toward a smart, inclusive, and environmentally conscious agricultural system.
