Yogyakarta, September 18, 2025 – The Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia, through the Directorate General of Metal, Machinery, Transportation Equipment, and Electronics (ILMATE), has taken a strategic step toward strengthening the national agricultural machinery (alsintan) industry. As part of this important initiative, the Ministry engaged in an initial discussion with the Agricultural Machinery and Energy Laboratory (EMP), Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP) UGM, to coordinate the drafting of a comprehensive roadmap for the national agricultural machinery industry. The Ministry’s delegation was represented by Antonius Fernando Lumbantobing and Nafis Ulin Nuha.
The meeting, held at the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering – FTP UGM, was warmly welcomed by leaders and expert lecturers from EMP Laboratory. The Head of EMP Laboratory, Dr. Andri Prima Nugroho, led the reception alongside Prof. Bambang Purwantana, Dr. Radi, Dr. Rudiati Evi Masithoh, Dr. Sri Markumningsih, and Dr. Makbul Hajad. Technical support was also provided by Marheri and Suryatmi, demonstrating EMP Lab’s readiness for this collaboration.
The presence of the Directorate General’s representatives at EMP Laboratory is a clear recognition of the laboratory’s competence and longstanding track record in agricultural machinery research and development. The Ministry views EMP Lab as a strategic partner with deep expertise to contribute to shaping the direction of agricultural technology development that is not only appropriate but also highly competitive at both national and global levels. This collaboration is expected to serve as a strong foundation for sustainable synergy between academia and government sectors.
This roadmap initiative is also aligned with Indonesia’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Specifically, the activity is expected to support:
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SDG 2 (Zero Hunger): by promoting innovation and enhancing agricultural productivity through efficient agricultural machinery technologies.
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SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure): by strengthening domestic research, development, and industrial capacity in agricultural machinery.
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SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals): by reinforcing strategic collaboration between higher education institutions and the Ministry as policymakers.
The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB) FTP UGM expressed optimism that this initial coordination will mark an important milestone in strengthening the roadmap for the national agricultural machinery industry. Beyond that, the collaboration is expected to provide tangible and sustainable benefits for farmers, industry players, and support Indonesia’s economic development and food security as a whole.
