In his presentation titled “Smart Farming and Agriculture 4.0 Innovation: The Key to Improving Production Efficiency and National Food Security,” Dr. Andri Prima Nugroho thoroughly discussed the concepts, potential, and implementation of advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data Analytics, Automation, and Robotics in the context of modern agriculture. He emphasized how these technologies can serve as solutions to current national agricultural challenges, including limited land availability, the impacts of climate change, and the urgent need to increase productivity. Workshop participants from various backgrounds gained deep insights into the key pillars of Agriculture 4.0 and their impacts on resource efficiency, productivity improvement, and post-harvest loss reduction.
Yogyakarta, 26 November 2025 — The Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), in collaboration with the Agricultural Extension and Human Resource Development Agency of the Ministry of Agriculture through the YESS Program, successfully organized the National Workshop Through Modern Agriculture. Held at the New Saphire Hotel Yogyakarta, the event featured Ir. Andri Prima Nugroho, S.T.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPU., ASEAN Eng., APEC Eng., a lecturer and researcher from the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), as the main speaker for the session on 26 November 2025.
This national workshop is a strategic initiative aimed at accelerating Indonesia’s agricultural sector transformation towards the digital era, with a focus on integrating smart farming innovations and Agriculture 4.0. Its objectives are to increase production efficiency, optimize resource utilization, and strengthen sustainable and globally competitive national food security. This theme serves as a foundation for technological and knowledge-driven collaboration to build a resilient and adaptive future for Indonesian agriculture.
The session also highlighted various case studies of innovation implementation in Indonesia, including the UGM Smart Agriculture project, as well as government and private-sector initiatives in agricultural digitalization. Dr. Andri further discussed the major challenges in adopting innovations, such as gaps in digital infrastructure and farmers’ technical literacy, along with strategies to address them through infrastructure investments, financing schemes, and comprehensive training programs. The interactive discussion and Q&A session demonstrated the participants’ enthusiasm for the topic.
Support for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The National Workshop Through Modern Agriculture directly contributes to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
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SDG 2: Zero Hunger
By promoting Smart Farming and Agriculture 4.0 to enhance production efficiency, the workshop supports efforts to strengthen national food security and reduce hunger. -
SDG 4: Quality Education
Through the transfer of knowledge on current agricultural technologies, the event enhances participants’ competencies in agricultural digitalization, equipping them with relevant future-ready skills. -
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
The workshop’s focus on integrating advanced technologies and innovation into agriculture aligns with goals to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation. -
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
The collaboration among Universitas Gadjah Mada, Universitas Sebelas Maret, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the YESS Program highlights the importance of multi-stakeholder partnerships in achieving sustainable development goals.
Through this workshop, participants are expected to become inspired agents of change who adopt and advance Agriculture 4.0 innovations, contributing to a more modern, efficient, sustainable, and globally competitive Indonesian agriculture, ultimately strengthening national food security.
