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Prof. Naoshi Kondo Visits Smart Agri Plant Factory at FTP UGM, Discusses Biosensing Technology Development

August 25, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, August 21, 2026 – The development of precision agriculture technologies continues to address challenges in crop production, particularly in monitoring plant conditions and managing growing environments rapidly, accurately, and non-destructively. This issue was among the topics discussed during Prof. Naoshi Kondo’s visit from Kyoto University, Japan, to the Smart Agri Plant Factory at the Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), on Friday (August 21). During the visit, Prof. Naoshi Kondo was accompanied by Kamikubo Keita from the Yanmar Environmental Sustainable Support Association (YESSA). The visit was part of the YESSA program monitoring

DTPB UGM Lecturer Discusses the Role of AI and IoT in Smart Farming at BRIN Webinar

August 24, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, August 24, 2026 – The development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) is opening new opportunities for building agricultural systems that are more precise, efficient, and adaptive. These technologies were among the key topics discussed by Ir. Andri Prima Nugroho, S.T.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPU., ASEAN Eng., APEC Eng., a researcher at the Smart Agriculture Research Center UGM and a lecturer at the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), during the Smart Mechatronics Research Center (PRMC) #1 Webinar organized by the National Research

DTPB UGM Lecturer Encourages Climate-Smart and Precision Agriculture Innovation at Udayana University

August 23, 2026 No Comments

Bali, August 22, 2026 – Agricultural innovation in the future requires not only advanced technology but also the ability to understand real-world challenges and transform them into impactful solutions. This perspective was shared by Ardan Wiratmoko, S.T.P., M.Sc., a lecturer at the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), when he served as a speaker at the event “From Campus Innovation to Future Career: Program Kreativitas Mahasiswa in Supporting Climate-Smart Agriculture and Precision Agriculture”, organized by the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Agricultural Technology,

SmartAgri UGM Joins the Launch of the UGM Indosat NVIDIA AI Technology Center

August 20, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, August 19, 2026 – The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support agricultural transformation is gaining increasing attention through stronger collaboration among academia, industry, government, and technology providers. This momentum was marked by the official launch of the UGM Indosat NVIDIA AI Technology Center at the Innovation and Creativity Building (GIK), Universitas Gadjah Mada, on Thursday (August 13). The technology center is the result of a collaboration between Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, NVIDIA, and the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi). Its establishment is aimed at strengthening Indonesia’s AI ecosystem through talent

DTPB FTP UGM Hosts BOKU University Expert to Discuss Soil Functions for Sustainable Agriculture

August 20, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, August 19, 2026 – Soil is not merely a medium for plant growth but a complex system that plays essential roles in food production, water regulation, carbon storage, nutrient cycling, and biodiversity conservation. This perspective was highlighted during the International Guest Lecture “Soil Function for Agriculture”, organized by the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), on Wednesday (August 19). The lecture featured Priv.-Doz. Rebecca Hood-Nowotny, M.B.A., Ph.D., from the Institute for Soil Research, Department of Ecosystem Management, Climate and Biodiversity, BOKU University, Austria, as the

DTPB FTP UGM Holds International Guest Lecture on Irrigation in the Era of Uncertainties

August 19, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, August 18, 2026 – Climate change and increasing uncertainty in water resources require irrigation systems to move beyond simply providing water for crops and to also consider environmental and ecosystem sustainability. This perspective was highlighted by Prof. Charlotte de Fraiture, Professor of Land and Water Development and Vice Rector Academic & Student Affairs at the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, during the International Guest Lecture entitled “Irrigation in The Era of Uncertainties,” organized by the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), on Tuesday (18/8).

DTPB FTP UGM Serves as Judges for Environmental Cleanliness and Beauty Competition in Sambak Village

August 12, 2026 No Comments

Magelang, August 10, 2026 – Environmental stewardship is built not only through government programs but also through active community participation in creating clean, healthy, productive, and sustainable living environments. This spirit was demonstrated by the Sambak Village Government, Kajoran District, Magelang Regency, through the Environmental Cleanliness and Beauty Competition commemorating the 81st Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia, which involved lecturers from the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), as judges. Held on Monday, August 10, 2026, the competition was participated in by 10 Rukun Warga

DTPB FTP UGM Disseminates Initial Research Findings on Carbon Stocks in the Agroforestry Landscape of Sambak Village

August 10, 2026 No Comments

Magelang, August 7, 2026 – Understanding carbon stocks within a landscape is an important aspect of supporting environmental management and strengthening community-based climate change mitigation efforts. To introduce initial research findings while promoting data-driven environmental management, the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), in collaboration with the Yanmar Environmental Sustainability Support Association (YESSA), organized the Dissemination of Initial Research Findings on Carbon Stocks in the Agroforestry Landscape of Sambak Village, Magelang Regency, Central Java, on Friday, August 7, 2026. Held in Sambak Village, Kajoran District, Magelang

DTPB FTP UGM Lecturer Ardan Wiratmoko Serves as Judge at Student Scientific Writing Competition at UNDIP

August 8, 2026 No Comments

Semarang, August 6, 2026 – Academics continue to contribute to fostering innovation and scientific thinking among university students through various academic competitions and forums. One such event was the 2026 Student Scientific Writing Competition (LKTI) organized by the Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences, Diponegoro University (FPP UNDIP), which invited Ardan Wiratmoko, S.T.P., M.Sc., a lecturer at the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), to serve as one of the judges. Organized by the Student Association of the Department of Agriculture, FPP UNDIP, the competition was

DTPB UGM and Sang Hyang Seri Explore Collaboration Opportunities in Precision Agriculture Technology

August 6, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, August 14, 2026 – The development of precision agriculture technology is increasingly important in supporting more efficient, data-driven, and sustainable agricultural systems. In line with this development, the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), held a discussion with PT Sang Hyang Seri to explore potential collaboration in the development and application of precision agriculture technologies. The meeting provided a forum for both institutions to exchange perspectives on the development of agricultural technology and discuss opportunities for collaboration that could connect academic research with practical applications

DTPB FTP UGM and Perum BULOG Strengthen Postharvest Technology Research Collaboration to Support Food Security

August 6, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, August 5, 2026 – Strengthening national food security requires efficient, appropriate, and research-based postharvest technology. To strengthen synergy between higher education and industry, the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), together with the Food and Postharvest Engineering Laboratory, welcomed an official visit from Perum BULOG on Wednesday (5/8). The visit marked an initial step toward strengthening applied research collaboration between academics and Perum BULOG, particularly in optimizing agricultural processing and postharvest handling technologies. The collaboration is expected to improve postharvest processing efficiency while maintaining the

DTPB FTP UGM Welcomes Sultan Qaboos University to Explore International Academic Collaboration

August 5, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, August 4, 2026 – Strengthening international partnerships has become an essential strategy for enhancing the quality of higher education, research, and scientific publications. As part of its commitment to expanding global collaboration, the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), welcomed Dr. Zeinab Yavari, a lecturer and researcher from the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), Oman, on Tuesday, August 4. The visit marked an initial step toward establishing collaboration between DTPB FTP UGM and Sultan Qaboos University in