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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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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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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DTPB FTP UGM Showcases 15 Student Innovations at Biosystems Engineering Design Expo 2026

Yogyakarta, June 11, 2026 – Demonstrating how engineering education can generate tangible solutions for society, the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), organized the Biosystems Engineering Design Expo 2026 at the FTP UGM Hallway. The event featured 15 student teams presenting innovative technologies developed through their capstone design projects, each aimed at addressing real challenges faced by farmers, agribusinesses, and local communities while maintaining technical feasibility and economic efficiency. The exhibition showcased the outcomes of the Biosystems Engineering Design course, one of the department’s capstone design

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June 12, 2026 No Comments
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YESSA Focus Group Discussion by DTPB FTP UGM Explores Opportunities and Challenges of Karst Agriculture in Umbulrejo Village

Gunungkidul, June 8, 2026 – Amid the challenges of limited fertile land and water availability that characterize karst landscapes, Umbulrejo Village possesses significant potential for agricultural development and community-based economic growth. These opportunities became the focus of a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) organized by the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), in collaboration with the village government and local community. The discussion served as the initial step in developing the grand design for the Yanmar Environmental Sustainability Support Agency (YESSA) Program. The forum provided a platform

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June 9, 2026 No Comments
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Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering FTP UGM and Wilmar International Hold Final Presentation of the 2026 Industrial Internship Program

Yogyakarta, June 8, 2026 – The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with Wilmar International, held the final presentation of its industrial internship program online on June 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM WIB. This event marked the continuation of the Experiential Learning – Industrial Internship Program at Wilmar International Plantation, following the internship progress presentation conducted in February 2026. The final presentation was attended by faculty supervisors from UGM, namely Dr. Andri Prima Nugroho (Coordinator of the Mechanical and Biosystems Engineering Research Group), Prof. Dr.

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June 9, 2026 No Comments
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