Remarks by the Head of Department

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

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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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Food, Postharvest, and Bioprocess Engineering

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Land and Water Resources Engineering

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Department news

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Mini Clinic TSLA DTPB FTP UGM Hadirkan Prof. Gary Sands, Perkuat Kolaborasi Riset Teknik Sumber Daya Lahan dan Air

Yogyakarta, July 1, 2026 – Strengthening international academic collaboration and enhancing research quality were the main highlights of the Mini Clinic Session organized by the Land and Water Resources Engineering Laboratory (TSLA), Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). The event brought together lecturers, researchers, and graduate students to discuss ongoing research while receiving valuable insights from Prof. Gary R. Sands of the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, University of Minnesota, United States. Held at the Agrometeorology Laboratory, the mini clinic served as an academic forum where students

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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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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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Dr. Andri Prima Nugroho Presents Smart Farming Innovation to Support Sustainable Food Security at Polbangtan Bogor National Seminar

Bogor, June 24, 2026 – Digital transformation has become one of the key strategies for achieving sustainable national food security. Supporting this vision, Dr. Andri Prima Nugroho, S.T.P., M.Eng., Ph.D., a lecturer at the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), was invited as a keynote speaker at the 8th Anniversary National Seminar of Bogor Polytechnic of Agricultural Development (Polbangtan Bogor). The seminar carried the theme “Smart Farming as a Strategy for Sustainable Food Self-Sufficiency.” Held in a hybrid format via Zoom and YouTube, the seminar attracted

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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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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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