Jakarta, July 29, 2025 – The Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia, H. Sudaryono, B.Eng., M.M., MBA, officially opened INAGRITECH 2025 at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta. The event brought together key stakeholders from the agriculture and technology sectors—including industry players, academics, researchers, and policymakers—featuring exhibitions, discussion forums, and live demonstrations of the latest technological innovations.
On the first day, during the opening session of the Agri Technology Forum, Ardan Wiratmoko, S.T.P., M.Sc., a lecturer from the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, delivered a presentation titled:
“Precision Agriculture and Smart Farming: Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability in Tropical Agriculture.”
In his presentation, Mr. Ardan outlined the integration of Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence, multispectral sensing, and data-driven environmental monitoring and control systems within precision agriculture. These technologies have been applied in both open-field settings—such as rice fields and oil palm plantations—and controlled environments, including smart greenhouses and plant factories developed through research at UGM’s Smart Agriculture Research Center.
“We believe that a data- and technology-driven transformation is the key to addressing future challenges in productivity, efficiency, and sustainability in tropical agriculture,” he stated.
Held in Hall A1, the session drew significant attention from forum attendees, ranging from academics and researchers to agribusiness practitioners and industry leaders. A lively discussion followed the presentation, highlighting the audience’s enthusiasm for smart farming applications. Questions were raised by participants such as Mr. Selamet from GUNAS Plantation regarding the use of multispectral drones for oil palm health monitoring, Mr. Imam, who showed interest in AI-based pest detection systems, and Mr. Deden, who inquired about the practical effectiveness of drone technologies in modern agriculture.
Mr. Ardan’s participation in the forum underscores UGM’s Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering’s active role in promoting sustainable, research-based agricultural innovation. It also reaffirms the commitment of the Smart Agriculture Research Center to bridging campus-based technological development with real-world needs—both in communities and industries—contributing directly to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
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Goal 2: Zero Hunger
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Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Goal 13: Climate Action
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