Research and Services - Teknik Pertanian dan Biosistem UGM

Joint Research Initiative on Sustainable Coffee: DTPB FTP UGM Partners with Ciputra University

September 19, 2025 No Comments

Yogyakarta, September 19, 2025 — The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM) held a coordination meeting with a delegation from Ciputra University Surabaya as a follow-up to the Flagship Impactful Research Consortium (RIKUB). This meeting marks the beginning of a strategic collaboration between the two institutions under the flagship program initiated by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek). The RIKUB program is designed to fund collaborative research projects that deliver tangible innovations with significant impacts on society and industry. The collaborative research, led

DTPB FTP UGM and YANMAR Indonesia Initiate Strategic Collaboration in Agricultural Machinery

September 17, 2025 No Comments

Yogyakarta, September 17, 2025 – The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM) welcomed a delegation from Yanmar Indonesia, a leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery. The delegation, represented by Mr. Ronald and Mr. Dimas, was received in Meeting Room 1 of DTPB FTP UGM. This meeting marked the first step toward initiating a strategic partnership aimed at fostering innovation and the development of agricultural machinery. The discussion was attended by the Secretary of the Department, Dr. Arifin Dwi Saputro, along with faculty members including Dr. Devi Yuni

Ensuring Quality Education through Internal Audit at DTPB FTP UGM

September 16, 2025 No Comments

Yogyakarta, September 11, 2025 – The Office of Quality Assurance and University Reform (SPMRU) UGM conducted an Internal Quality Audit (IQA) for three study programs under the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology UGM. The audit covered the Undergraduate Program in Agricultural Engineering, the Master’s Program in Agricultural Engineering, and the Doctoral Program in Agricultural Engineering Science. Activities took place in the DTPB Meeting Room, Lecturer Room, and the UMM Room of the Faculty of Agricultural Technology. The IQA is a systematic and independent process aimed at assessing the conformity of

Monitoring and Evaluation of Universitas Udayana PKM Students’ Progress by LPPM Universitas Udayana at DTPB FTP UGM

September 2, 2025 No Comments

Sleman, September 1, 2025 – A team of lecturers from the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), Universitas Udayana, conducted a monitoring and evaluation (monev) session for four Universitas Udayana students currently undertaking the Kampus Merdeka Research Program (PKM) at the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM). The participating students were I Nyoman Limpo Garjiya, Bagus Prasetyo Wibowo, I Made Mickey Yogi Agna Kusuma, and I Wayan Tubagus Pramauda, who are focusing their research on the design and development of agricultural tools and machinery. The

UGM Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Lecturer Contributes as Key Speaker in Technical Training for Weir Operation Officers at BBWS Serayu Opak

August 28, 2025 No Comments

The Serayu Opak River Basin Authority (BBWS SO) held a Technical Training for Weir Operation Officers (POB) on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. The program was attended by sixty POBs from across the Serayu Opak River Basin, along with heads of Irrigation Management Units (UPI). The event was officially opened by Rr. Vicky Ariyanti, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., Head of the Operation and Maintenance Division, who highlighted the vital role of POBs in sustaining irrigation network management. Serving as a key speaker, Dr. Murtiningrum, lecturer at the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas

UGM DTPB Conducts Chocolate Praline Training to Support Cocoa Product Diversification

August 19, 2025 No Comments

Kulon Progo, August 15, 2025 – As part of the Appropriate Technology Grant Program initiated by the Directorate of Community Service (DPKM) Universitas Gadjah Mada, the Community Service Team from the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology UGM, led by Dr. Arifin Dwi Saputro, S.T.P., M.Sc., organized a training on chocolate praline production at Taman Kakao in Kulon Progo. Taman Kakao, founded by Mr. Johan Salbiantoro, is a local SME engaged in bean-to-bar chocolate production. Over the past three years, this SME has been a foster partner of DTPB FTP UGM

PERMATETA UGM Holds “Mblasuk Desa” in Mangunsari Village to Enhance Compost-Based Livestock Waste Management and Support the SDGs

August 14, 2025 No Comments

Magelang, August 10, 2025 — The Agricultural Engineering Student Association (PERMATETA) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) organized the Mblasuk Desa program in Mangunsari Village, Magelang Regency, Central Java. This community service initiative, part of PERMATETA’s Department of Community Engagement, aims to empower local communities in managing livestock waste sustainably through composting. The event was attended by student advisors Dr. Prieskarinda Lestari (Coordinator of Student Affairs) and Ardan Wiratmoko, M.Sc., with keynote speakers Dr. Joko Nugroho Wahyu Karyadi and Dedy Tri Kuncoro. This year’s Mblasuk Desa featured a series of workshops and hands-on training focused on transforming

Clean Irrigation Movement Launched in Karanganyar, UGM Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Lecturer Serves as Dialogue Speaker

August 14, 2025 No Comments

Karanganyar, August 12, 2025 — In commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia, the Bengawan Solo River Basin Office (BBWS Bengawan Solo) launched the Clean Irrigation Movement as part of the government’s priority program to achieve national food self-sufficiency. The event took place at the Field Office of the Colo Irrigation Management Unit (UPI Colo), Nangsri Village, Kebakkramat District, Karanganyar Regency, Central Java, serving as a key moment to strengthen synergy between the government, academia, and local communities in sustaining the country’s irrigation systems. One of the main agendas was the Inspirational Dialogue

Dr. Andri Prima Nugroho Shares Insights on Optimizing MSME Production with AI in UGM Class Series #27

August 14, 2025 No Comments

Yogyakarta, August 13, 2025 – Dr. Andri Prima Nugroho, Lecturer of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Universitas Gadjah Mada, participated as a speaker in the MSME Class Series #27 organized by the Directorate of Community Service (DPKM) UGM. In a session entitled “The Role of AI and Creative Ads for MSMEs”, Dr. Andri specifically presented material on “Optimizing MSME Production with Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Practical Implementation” to MSME actors from Yogyakarta and Central Java. In his presentation, Dr. Andri emphasized the strategic role of MSMEs as the backbone of Indonesia’s economy, while also highlighting the

Professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Speaks at the Launch of the Clean Irrigation Movement (Gerakan Irigasi Bersih) to Support National Food Self-Sufficiency

August 14, 2025 No Comments

Sleman, 12 August 2025 — In commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia, the Serayu Opak River Basin Organization (BBWS Serayu Opak) held the Clean Irrigation Movement as part of the government’s priority program to achieve national food self-sufficiency. The event took place at the Van der Wijck Canal, Karang Talun Irrigation Area, within the Buk Renteng Cultural Heritage site, located in Tangkisan Hamlet, Banyurejo Village, Tempel Subdistrict, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta. The program featured Prof. Dr. Sigit Supadmo, Professor at the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

DTPB FTP UGM Lecturer Participates in Assessor Competency Training and Certification by UGM Professional Certification Institute

August 12, 2025 No Comments

Yogyakarta, August 10, 2025 — Makbul Hajad, S.T.P., M.Eng., Ph.D., IPP., a lecturer from the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has successfully participated in the Assessor Competency Training and Certification organized by the UGM Professional Certification Institute (LSP P1). Dr. Makbul joined the second batch of training, held on August 6–10, 2025, in collaboration with the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP). The program was officially opened by UGM Rector, Prof. Ova Emilia, M.Med.Ed., Sp.OG(K)., Ph.D., who emphasized the strategic role of LSP UGM as an

Dr. Sri Rahayoe Serves as Panelist at KSTI 2025: Presents Innovations in Food Downstream Processing and the Potential of Porang for Food Security

August 11, 2025 No Comments

Bandung, August 7–9, 2025 – Dr. Sri Rahayoe, lecturer and researcher at the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), specializing in Food and Postharvest Engineering, actively participated as a panel speaker at the 2025 Indonesia Science, Technology, and Industry Convention (KSTI). This prestigious event was held at Sasana Budaya Ganesha (Sabuga), Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), from August 7 to 9, 2025. KSTI 2025 is a direct initiative of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, aimed at gathering researchers and professors, particularly in the fields