Bantul, Yogyakarta, February 5, 2026 — The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), conducted the official withdrawal of undergraduate Agricultural Engineering internship students at PT Madubaru, Bantul, Yogyakarta. This activity marked the conclusion of a six-month industrial internship program.
The withdrawal ceremony was attended by DTPB FTP UGM faculty members, including Andri Prima Nugroho as Coordinator of the Biosystems Machinery Engineering Expertise Group (KBK TMB), Prof. Lilik Sutiarso, Prof. Bambang Purwantana, Dr. Radi, Sri Markumningsih, Ph.D., and Ardan Wiratmoko, M.Sc., accompanied by laboratory technicians Mr. Marheriyanto and Ms. Suyatmi.
Representing the industrial partner, PT Madubaru, the event was attended by M. Luthfi Dinsaputro, an alumnus of DTPB FTP UGM, who currently serves as Head of Incoming Quality Assurance / Bina Sarana Tani Madubaru.
Internship Program at PT Madubaru
In 2026, the internship program involved 10 undergraduate students of Agricultural Engineering from the Biosystems Machinery Engineering (TMB) concentration. Over the six-month internship period, students gained direct exposure to the professional work environment, particularly within the national sugar industry.
Students actively participated in the entire sugar production chain, including land preparation for sugarcane cultivation, crop maintenance, harvesting, and processing activities in the sugar factory, leading to the production of sugar and spiritus. This hands-on experience provided students with a comprehensive understanding of sugarcane-based agro-industrial systems.
Strengthening Graduate Competence and Industry Readiness
Through this internship program, students gained valuable practical experience and insight into real industrial working conditions. These experiences are expected to serve as essential preparation for students as they enter the workforce after graduation.
The internship program also reflects the commitment of DTPB FTP UGM to preparing Agricultural Engineering graduates who are technically competent, skilled, and competitive, in line with industry demands.
Positive Response from Industry Partner
At the closing of the event, M. Luthfi Dinsaputro expressed appreciation for the internship initiative.
“We respond positively and warmly welcome this internship initiative. The students were actively involved, and we received various feedback on our production systems. We hope this program can be continued in the future, as it provides benefits for the company in terms of technological improvement and for students in gaining industrial work experience,” he stated.
Contribution to SDGs and Strengthening Partnerships
This internship program aligns with the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
- SDG 4 – Quality Education
- SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
Through strong collaboration between academia and industry, DTPB FTP UGM continues to strengthen the relevance of higher education and contribute to sustainable agro-industrial development in Indonesia.
