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DTPB FTP UGM Researchers Participate in ICOEE 2026, Dr. Prieskarinda Lestari Wins Best Presenter Award

August 4, 2026 No Comments

Bali, July 31, 2026 – Research-driven environmental technology innovations play a vital role in addressing climate change and advancing sustainable development. Demonstrating its commitment to contributing to global scientific advancement, researchers from the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM) participated in The 7th International Conference on Environmental Engineering (ICOEE) 2026. During the conference, Dr. Prieskarinda Lestari received the Best Presenter Award for her research on transforming robusta coffee husk waste into environmentally friendly biopolymers. Organized by Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), the conference was held on

Dr. Andri Prima Nugroho Showcases Precision Agriculture Innovation as Plenary Speaker at MSPPC 2026 in Malaysia

July 31, 2026 No Comments

Ipoh, Malaysia, July 28, 2026 – The application of digital technologies in agriculture continues to create new opportunities to enhance productivity while strengthening the resilience of agricultural systems against climate change. Demonstrating its contribution to the advancement of agricultural science at the international level, Ir. Andri Prima Nugroho, S.T.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPU., ASEAN Eng., APEC Eng., a lecturer at the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DABE), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), was invited as a Plenary Speaker at The 36th Malaysian Society of Plant Physiology Conference (MSPPC 2026). His participation reinforced

CaPT Research Group of DTPB FTP UGM Strengthens International Collaboration through Mini Conference on Non-Destructive Postharvest Technology

July 29, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, July 28, 2026 – Developing innovative postharvest technologies requires strong interdisciplinary collaboration and international research partnerships. To strengthen academic cooperation while fostering innovation in postharvest engineering, the Computer-aided Postharvest Technology (CaPT) Research Group of the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM) organized a Mini Conference entitled “Non-Destructive Technology Innovations to Improve the Quality and Safety of Agroindustrial Products.” Held on Tuesday (July 28), the conference served as a platform for Indonesian and Chinese researchers to exchange ideas on the development of non-destructive technologies for improving

DTPB FTP UGM Delegation Strengthens Smart Agriculture Innovation Commercialization at INAGRITECH 2026

July 29, 2026 No Comments

Jakarta, July 28, 2026 – The commercialization of research outcomes plays a crucial role in accelerating the transformation of agriculture toward a more modern, efficient, and sustainable system. As part of its commitment to showcasing technological innovations while expanding collaboration with industry, the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DABE), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM) sent a delegation to participate in INAGRITECH 2026, Indonesia’s largest international exhibition on agricultural technology and machinery, held from July 28–30, 2026, at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta. DABE FTP UGM’s participation in the exhibition reflects the department’s commitment

DTPB FTP UGM Lecturer Presents AI-Based Smart Agriculture Development at UGM AI Seminar

July 28, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, July 27, 2026 – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly significant role in transforming agriculture into a more precise, adaptive, and sustainable system. Demonstrating its contribution to AI-driven technological innovation, Ir. Andri Prima Nugroho, S.T.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPU., ASEAN Eng., APEC Eng., a lecturer at the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), was invited as one of the featured speakers at the UGM AI Seminar: Research with Artificial Intelligence (AI), held on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Multimedia Room 1, the UGM Central Office.

DTPB FTP UGM Researchers Strengthen Smart Seaweed Innovation through International Collaboration at PAIR Sulawesi Annual Meeting 2026

July 25, 2026 No Comments

Makassar, July 23, 2026 – As the country with the second-longest coastline in the world and one of the world’s largest seaweed producers, Indonesia holds tremendous potential to strengthen its blue economy through innovative and sustainable seaweed farming technologies. Supporting this vision, researchers from the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM) participated in the Partnership for Australia–Indonesia Research (PAIR) Sulawesi Annual Meeting 2026 to advance the development of Smart Seaweed, a digital technology-based approach integrating automation and Decision Support Systems (DSS) to improve the productivity, efficiency,

DTPB FTP UGM Lecturer Strengthens Horticultural Farmers’ Capacity through Pertamina AFT Syamsudin Noor CSR Program

July 24, 2026 No Comments

Banjarbaru, July 23, 2026 – Improving horticultural productivity depends not only on the use of high-quality seeds but also on farmers’ ability to apply cultivation technologies that are suited to local land conditions and crop requirements. Addressing this challenge, Ardan Wiratmoko, S.T.P., M.Sc., a lecturer from the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), served as a resource person in the training program entitled “Strengthening Farmers’ Capacity through the Application of Horticultural Cultivation Technology to Improve Sustainable Productivity,” held on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The activity was

DTPB FTP UGM Welcomes Universitas Padjadjaran to Strengthen Collaboration on Curriculum Development and Academic Quality Assurance

July 23, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, July 22, 2026 – Strengthening the quality of higher education requires close collaboration among universities through the exchange of experiences and best practices, particularly in curriculum development, quality assurance systems, and study program accreditation. In line with this commitment, the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM) welcomed an academic delegation from the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agro-Industrial Technology, Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad) on Tuesday (July 22). Held at the DTPB FTP UGM Meeting Room, the visit served as a platform for academic

BWS Papua Barat and UGM Launch SIPASI 2.0-Based Digital Irrigation Monitoring to Accelerate Irrigation Modernization in Eastern Indonesia

July 20, 2026 No Comments

South Manokwari, July 18, 2026 – Efforts to accelerate the digital transformation of Indonesia’s water resources sector continue to expand into Eastern Indonesia through the implementation of the Decision Support System (DSS) SIPASI 2.0, an innovation developed by the Center for Irrigation and Agricultural Modernization Studies (PKMIP), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM). Through the kick-off meeting of the Oransbari Irrigation Area Digital Monitoring Program for Fiscal Year 2026, the Papua Barat River Basin Organization (BWS Papua Barat), in collaboration with FTP UGM, officially commenced the implementation of an integrated digital irrigation management

Yogyakarta Irrigation Commission Strengthens Institutional Synergy for Hydrometeorological Disaster Adaptation

July 18, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, July 16, 2026 – Strengthening the resilience of the agricultural sector amid increasing climate-related risks was the central focus of the Second Plenary Meeting of the Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY) Irrigation Commission 2026. The forum brought together representatives from government agencies, academia, and other stakeholders to formulate adaptive irrigation management strategies while reinforcing science-based water resource governance to support regional food security. In this strategic forum, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM) played an active role through the contribution of its academic staff in providing

UGM, BOKU University, and VNUA Strengthen International Research Collaboration through ASEA-UNINET, Launch New Indonesia–Vietnam–Austria Soil Health Project

July 15, 2026 No Comments

Hanoi, July 8–11, 2026 – Strengthening international collaboration is becoming increasingly important in addressing global agricultural challenges, particularly those related to soil degradation, environmental pollution, and sustainable food production. As part of this commitment, the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), together with BOKU University, Austria, conducted an academic visit to the Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA), Hanoi, from July 8–11, 2026. The visit not only reinforced the ongoing ASEA-UNINET research collaboration but also resulted in the establishment of a new trilateral research initiative involving

UGM and BOKU University Strengthen International Research Collaboration through ERASMUS+ Mobility and ASEA-UNINET

July 15, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, July 4, 2026 – Strengthening international research networks has become increasingly important in addressing global agricultural challenges, ranging from climate change to sustainable natural resource management. As a continuation of collaborative research activities conducted in Bangka Island, the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), welcomed two doctoral students from BOKU University, Austria, through the ERASMUS+ Mobility program. The visit included laboratory tours, meetings with faculty and departmental leadership, and a sharing session with doctoral students from the Agricultural Engineering Doctoral Program, providing opportunities to exchange