Yogyakarta, November 5, 2025 — The Agricultural Energy and Machinery Laboratory of the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), once again hosted the Independent Research Program (MBKM) organized by Universitas Udayana (UNUD).
This four-month research collaboration, held from July to November 2025, involved four undergraduate students from UNUD’s Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Study Program. The program concluded with a final presentation held in a hybrid format at the DTPB FTP UGM meeting room and via Zoom on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
The collaborative research aimed to strengthen academic networks and foster innovation in agricultural engineering. Since the initial meeting on July 23, 2025, four UNUD students — I Nyoman Cimpo Garjiya, Bagus Prasetyo Wibowo, I Made Mickey Yogi Agna Kusuma, and I Wayan Tubagus Pramauda — were directly supervised by UGM lecturers Prof. Bambang Purwantana, Dr. Andri Prima Nugroho, Dr. Makbul Hajad, Dr. Sri Markumningsih, and Dr. Radi.
Also attending the final presentation were UNUD advisors Prof. Dr. Ir. Yohanes Setiyo, M.P., and Dr. I Putu Surya Wirawan, along with faculty members and students from Udayana, underscoring both universities’ shared commitment to advancing student research.
During the research period, the students successfully developed innovative prototypes that contribute to sustainable agricultural practices. The research topics included:
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I Nyoman Cimpo Garjiya – “The Effect of Adding Tapioca Flour as a Binder in Granular Organic Fertilizer”, focusing on improving the physical quality of organic fertilizers using natural binders.
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Bagus Prasetyo Wibowo – “Modification of Reel-Type Shredder Blades for Organic Waste Choppers”, aimed at accelerating organic matter decomposition through improved shredding efficiency.
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I Made Mickey Yogi Agna Kusuma – “Design of a Laboratory-Scale Granulation Machine for Solid Organic Fertilizer”, developing a more uniform and user-friendly granulated fertilizer system.
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I Wayan Tubagus Pramauda – “Design of a Bioreactor for Liquid Organic Fertilizer Production Using Bubble Column Technology”, converting livestock waste into high-value liquid fertilizer following integrated waste management principles.
Each student presented their research outcomes, including design, testing, and performance evaluation stages. The session concluded with interactive discussions and valuable feedback from supervising lecturers.
According to Dr. Andri Prima Nugroho, Head of the Agricultural Energy and Machinery Laboratory at FTP UGM, this collaboration between DTPB FTP UGM and TPB UNUD aims to strengthen academic partnerships and promote practical agricultural technology innovation. The initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
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SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) – by enhancing agricultural efficiency and productivity,
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SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) – by fostering technological innovation in agricultural systems, and
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SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) – by advancing sustainable agricultural and waste management practices.
Through this synergy, UGM and UNUD reaffirm their commitment to driving research-based innovation that supports food security and sustainable agricultural development in Indonesia.
