
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




