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UGM Promotes Single Irrigation Management Policy to Strengthen National Food Security

April 23, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, April 21, 2026 — The Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), through the Center for Irrigation and Agricultural Modernization Studies (PKMIP), organized a policy formulation workshop on single irrigation management at the FTP UGM Operation Room. The event brought together academics, government representatives, and practitioners to develop a more integrated and implementable irrigation management concept. This workshop is part of broader efforts to strengthen the national irrigation system, which plays a strategic role in supporting food security, particularly amid challenges such as climate change, population growth, and increasing pressure on water resources.

Strengthening Global Research Collaboration with China, CaPT UGM Welcomes Dr. Weijie Lan and Prof. Leiqing Pan through the International Joint Research Academy Scheme

April 21, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, April 21, 2026 — In an effort to strengthen global research networks and accelerate postharvest technology innovation, the Computer-aided Postharvest Technology (CaPT) Research Group, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), welcomed an academic visit from two international experts from the Faculty of Food Science & Engineering, College of Food Science & Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University (NAU), China. The visit, held from April 15 to 18, 2026, featured Dr. Weijie Lan, an Associate Professor specializing in Food Engineering and Intelligent Quality Control, and Prof. Leiqing Pan. Their presence

Strengthening Global Partnerships, DTPB FTP UGM Welcomes Academic Visit of Professor Bart Nicolai from KU Leuven

April 21, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, April 21, 2026 — The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), welcomed an academic visit from a world-renowned postharvest technology expert, Professor Bart Nicolai from KU Leuven, Belgium. The visit, held from April 13–17, 2026, was supported by the Joint Supervision (JS) funding scheme, aiming to strengthen international research collaboration and enhance cross-institutional academic supervision. On April 14, 2026, Professor Bart Nicolai served as a keynote speaker in the FTP UGM Short Course 2026. Carrying the overarching theme “Nature X ScienceTech Innovation: Co-Creating Sustainable Agro-Food Industry

UGM Doctoral Program in Agricultural Engineering Earns “Excellent” Accreditation for 2026–2031

April 21, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, April 2026 — The Doctoral Program in Agricultural Engineering, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has officially been awarded an “Excellent” Accreditation for the 2026–2031 period. This achievement reflects recognition of the program’s consistent quality in education, research, and academic development. The accreditation is based on the Decree of the Independent Accreditation Agency for Engineering Study Programs (LAM Teknik) Number: 0078/SK/LAM Teknik/AD/IV/2026 concerning the accreditation of the Doctoral Program in Agricultural Engineering at Universitas Gadjah Mada, Sleman. Recognition of Academic Quality and Research Excellence The “Excellent”

First Harvest and Development Discussion in Sambak Village, UGM Collaboration Supports Rural Independence

April 20, 2026 No Comments

Magelang, April 17, 2026 – The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (DTPB FTP UGM), attended an invitation for a Halal Bihalal gathering and development discussion with the Government of Sambak Village, Kajoran District, Magelang Regency. The event was held at the Sambak Village Fruit Garden. This activity reflects ongoing collaboration between higher education institutions and local communities, particularly in fostering village development based on local potential. Sambak Village has been a partner village of DTPB FTP UGM since 2022. University and Village Partnership Strengthening The DTPB FTP UGM

UGM Welcomes Prof. Bart Nicolai from KU Leuven to Strengthen International Research Collaboration

April 17, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, April 16, 2026 – The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), welcomed an academic visit from Prof. Bart Nicolai, a professor specializing in mechatronics, biostatistics, and sensors from KU Leuven, Belgium. The visit of Prof. Bart Nicolai forms part of DTPB FTP UGM’s efforts to strengthen international collaboration, particularly in advancing research and education in agricultural and biosystems engineering. Official Reception at DTPB FTP UGM During his visit to UGM, Prof. Bart Nicolai was welcomed by the Head of Department, Dr. Arifin Dwi Saputro; Head

UGM Promotes the Implementation of SIPASI 2.0 as Part of a Gradual Irrigation Modernization Process in Indonesia

April 13, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta – The Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), through the Center for Irrigation and Agricultural Modernization Studies (PKMIP), organized a discussion forum titled Introduction and Implementation of SIPASI 2.0 on Friday, April 10, 2026. The event brought together stakeholders from the Directorate General of Water Resources, Ministry of Public Works, as part of efforts to support irrigation modernization programs in Indonesia. The event was attended offline by Dr. Dani Riyadi, Head of the Subdirectorate of Data and Information System Development, Directorate of Water Resources Engineering Development, and Dr. Vicky Ariyanti, Head of

Dr. Arifin Dwi Saputro Presents TEP/TPB Curriculum at 2026 LAM Teknik Stakeholder Meeting in Jakarta

April 9, 2026 No Comments

Jakarta, April 6–7, 2026 – Dr. Arifin Dwi Saputro, S.T.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPM., ASEAN Eng., Head of the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), attended the 2026 LAM Teknik Stakeholder Meeting held in Jakarta. In this forum, he participated in his capacity as Chair of the Forum of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Study Programs Indonesia (FPTPBI), which represents various study programs in the field across Indonesia. Aligning Understanding of LAM Teknik Accreditation The 2026 LAM Teknik Stakeholder Meeting aimed to align understanding, strengthen professional networks, and

UGM Discussion Highlights Single Management Irrigation for More Integrated Water Governance

April 6, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, April 1, 2026 – Efforts to promote single management irrigation were once again highlighted in a discussion forum organized by the Center for Agricultural Irrigation Modernization (PKMIP), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held at the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. The forum brought together academics, practitioners, and stakeholders from various institutions, including the Ministry of Public Works (PU), the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Indonesian Association of Irrigation Operation and Maintenance Personnel (P2OPI), to discuss more integrated and sustainable irrigation management. The event was officially opened by the Dean of the

Agricultural Engineering Students Win 3rd Place at Business Plan Competition, Agriculture Food Competition Season 17

March 30, 2026 No Comments

Purwokerto, 28 March 2026 – Students from the Agricultural Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada achieved a remarkable accomplishment at the national level. The team secured 3rd place in the Business Proposal Competition at Agricultural Food Competition Season 17 organized by the Food Technology Student Association of Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Purwokerto. The team, consisting of Alexander Dimas Aryasena Nugraha, Emmanuela Rosthere Arsita Furi, and Aurelliza Denna Afsari, presented an innovative proposal titled “RIVERA (Rice Husk–Bagasse–Derived Hydrogel Fertilizer): An Agricultural Waste-Based Hydrogel Fertilizer Innovation for Optimizing Rice Growth and Sustainable Water Efficiency.” The

UGM Smart Agriculture Research Center Joins Preparation for NVIDIA AI Technology Center Launch

March 15, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, 13 March 2026 – The Smart Agriculture Research Center of the Faculty of Agricultural Technology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) participated in the Pre Kick-Off Meeting for the preparation of the NVIDIA AI Technology Center (NVAITC) Launch Event, which was held online on Friday (13/3). The meeting served as an initial coordination effort between UGM and industry partners to prepare the launch of a collaborative artificial intelligence development center that will support various research innovations, including in the precision agriculture sector. The involvement of the FTP UGM team in this activity is part of an

UGM and Telkom University Purwokerto Explore Cybersecurity Research Collaboration in Digital Agriculture

March 14, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, 13 March 2026 – The Smart Agriculture Research Center team of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), together with lecturers and researchers from Telkom University Purwokerto, held an initial discussion to explore potential research collaboration in the field of cybersecurity for digital agriculture. The meeting took place on Friday, 13 March 2026, from 13:30 to 15:00 WIB at the TLBP Laboratory Discussion Room, UGM, marking an initial step toward strengthening interdisciplinary research crucial for the future of agriculture. The discussion was attended by Muhammad Agung Nugroho, S.Kom., M.Kom., a lecturer and researcher from the Informatics Engineering Study