Remarks by the Head of Department

Dr. Arifin Dwi Saputro, S.T.P., M.Sc., ASEAN Eng.

Welcome to the Department of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada.

The Department of Agricultural & Biosystem Engineering focuses on the implementation of engineering science in agriculture and biosystems to support sustainable agricultural activities.

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DTPB FTP UGM Launches Pro-Environment and Pro-Climate Village Initiative to Strengthen Community Resilience in Sriharjo

Bantul, June 30, 2026 – Strengthening community resilience to climate change requires more than technological innovation; it also depends on fostering environmental awareness rooted in local culture. With this vision, the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), together with the Center for Irrigation Modernization and Agriculture Studies (PK-MIP) and the Land and Water Resources Engineering Laboratory (TSLA), officially launched the Pro-Environment and Pro-Climate Village initiative in Sriharjo Village, Bantul Regency. The program serves as a collaborative platform that brings together academics, local government, and the community

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July 1, 2026 No Comments
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DTPB FTP UGM and YESSA Hold Coffee Product Innovation Competition in Sambak Village

Magelang, June 26, 2026 – After more than four years of continuous coffee development assistance, the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB) at Universitas Gadjah Mada, together with the YESSA Program and the Sambak Village Government, organized a Coffee Product Innovation Competition to recognize the achievements of seven Women’s Farmer Groups. The event highlighted how sustained technology transfer, training, and mentoring have fostered innovative, value-added coffee products with promising economic potential. The competition brought together seven Women’s Farmer Groups (Kelompok Wanita Tani/KWT) from Sambak Village to showcase innovative coffee products and unique coffee flavor creations.

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June 29, 2026 No Comments
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UGM Expert Introduces Composting Innovation for Sustainable Livestock Farming in Hargowilis

Kulon Progo, June 23, 2026 – The development of cattle and sheep farming in Hargowilis Village, Kulon Progo Regency, requires not only increased livestock production but also sustainable and economically valuable waste management. To support this effort, the Special Region of Yogyakarta Government, through the Department of Community Empowerment, Kalurahan Affairs, Population, and Civil Registration (PMKKPS DIY), invited Dr. Joko Nugroho Wahyu Kariyadi, S.T.P., M.Eng., Ph.D., a lecturer from the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), to serve as a speaker in a Community Empowerment Program

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June 24, 2026 No Comments
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FTP UGM Introduces Mechanical Composting Technology to Support Sustainable Agriculture in Gunungkidul

Gunungkidul, June 22, 2026 – Limited water resources due to the karst landscape and inadequate equipment for organic fertilizer production remain major challenges for farmers in Gombang Village, Ponjong District, Gunungkidul Regency. Most farmers still rely on rainfed agriculture, allowing them to harvest rice only once a year. To address these challenges, the Community Service Team from the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), organized a community engagement program entitled “Utilization of Mechanical Technology in Livestock Waste-Based Compost Production to Support Sustainable Agricultural Systems.” The program

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June 23, 2026 No Comments
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Ministry of Industry and DTPB FTP UGM Strengthen Agricultural Machinery Industry through Product Design and Development Technical Training

Purwakarta, June 12, 2026 – To enhance the competitiveness of Indonesia’s agricultural machinery industry, the Ministry of Industry, in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), organized a Technical Training on Product Design and Development for the Agricultural Machinery Sector from June 10–12, 2026, in Purwakarta, West Java. The three-day training was attended by 26 representatives from agricultural machinery manufacturing companies across Indonesia. The program aimed to strengthen participants’ competencies in product development, engineering design, standardization, quality control, and engineering measurement to support the

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June 14, 2026 No Comments
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Dr. Andri Prima Nugroho: Learning from Singapore’s SNAIC – Inspiring the Development of an AI Ecosystem for Smart Agriculture at UGM

SINGAPORE – The opportunity to participate in a benchmarking visit to the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) on June 11, 2026, was an invaluable experience for me as a researcher at the Smart Agriculture Research Center (SARC), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). This visit was part of UGM’s strategic initiative to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem capable of addressing real-world industrial and societal challenges. The UGM delegation consisted of dr. Dian Kesumapramudya Nurputra, Sp.A., Ph.D., Dr. Nur Mohammad Farda, S.Si., M.Cs., Ir. Andri Prima Nugroho, S.T.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., and Muhammad Alif Taufiqurrahman, S.Kom., M.Kom. The team

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June 13, 2026 No Comments
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