
DTPB FTP UGM Strengthens Cocoa-Based MSMEs through Appropriate Technology and Chocolate Processing Training in Kulon Progo
Yogyakarta, November 6, 2025 — To strengthen the capacity of agroindustry-based MSMEs, the Appropriate Technology (TTG) Team from the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), conducted a community service program involving equipment handover and chocolate processing training at Taman Kakao, Kalibawang, Kulon Progo. Led by Dr. Arifin Dwi Saputro and supported by Dr. Radi, Dr. Arima Diah Setyowati, and Hilda Maya Sintia Dewi, M.Sc., the team reaffirmed DTPB FTP UGM’s commitment to supporting MSME development and the sustainable implementation of appropriate technology (TTG) in the agricultural




