Research and Services

UGM PKMIP Team Conducts Survey for SIPASI Implementation at Cibaliung Irrigation Area

Pandeglang, 26 February 2026 – The Center for Irrigation and Agricultural Modernization Studies (PKMIP) of the Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), conducted a survey and technical discussion regarding the planned implementation of the Irrigation Management System (SIPASI) at the Cibaliung Irrigation Area (DI Cibaliung), Pandeglang Regency, Banten. The activity took place from 23–26 February 2026 as part of strengthening institutional collaboration between the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB) FTP UGM and Balai Besar Wilayah Sungai Cidanau Ciujung Cidurian (BBWS C3). The DTPB FTP UGM team involved in the activity included Prof.

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DTPB FTP UGM Lecturer Leads Implementation of GNPIP-Based Islamic Boarding School Economic Independence Pilot Project in North Sumatra

Medan, February 8–9, 2026 – A lecturer from the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), Dr. Sri Rahayoe, led the implementation of a collaborative Pilot Project on Islamic Boarding School Economic Independence based on the National Movement for Food Inflation Control (Gerakan Nasional Pengendalian Inflasi Pangan/GNPIP) for horticultural commodities in North Sumatra. The program was assigned by the Department of Sharia Economics and Finance (DEKS) of Bank Indonesia to FTP UGM. The initiative applies a low-cost communal greenhouse approach as a model for strengthening horticulture-based economic

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UGM Agricultural Engineering Students Present Industrial Internship Progress at Wilmar International Plantation

Yogyakarta, 12 February 2026 – Two Agricultural Engineering students from the Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Andromeda Setiawan and Dimas Aji Prasetyo, presented the progress of their Industrial Internship at Wilmar International Plantation. The presentation was conducted online on Friday, 12 February 2026, at 1:00 PM WIB, as part of the evaluation and documentation of the internship program. The session was attended by academic supervisors from Universitas Gadjah Mada, including the Coordinator of the Biosystems Machinery Expertise Group, Dr. Andri Prima Nugroho, Prof. Bambang Purwantana, Ardan Wiratmoko, STP., M.Sc., and Dr. Radi,

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UGM Lecturer Leads Community Food Barn Management Training in Sleman

Yogyakarta, February 10, 2026 – A lecturer and researcher from the Food Engineering, Postharvest, and Bioprocess Research Group (KBK TPPB), Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Bayu Nugraha, S.T.P., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPM., served as a keynote speaker in the Community Food Barn Management Training organized by the Food Security Division of the Sleman Regency Agriculture, Food, and Fisheries Office, Special Region of Yogyakarta. The program was conducted for Karya Tunggal Farmers Group in Nyamplung Village, Balecatur, Gamping, Sleman. The training aimed to enhance community knowledge on

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UGM–Indosat–NVIDIA Discuss Strengthening Multimodal AI Research for Precision Agriculture, Continue Visit to Faculty of Agricultural Technology

Yogyakarta, February 9, 2026 – Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) and NVIDIA, conducted a series of Tech Meetings as part of strengthening strategic collaboration in the development of artificial intelligence research and ecosystem. The activities were held over two days, February 9–10, 2026, at the Gelanggang Inovasi dan Kreativitas (GIK) UGM and several related faculties within UGM. The program began with a Coordination Meeting and Research Meeting involving three major UGM research clusters: Multimodal AI for Smart Agriculture, Precision Medicine, and Disaster Technology. The discussion was led by the Head

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Agricultural Engineering Students of KBK Biosystems Machinery UGM Present Research Internship Progress on Precision Agriculture at PT Triputra Agro Persada

Yogyakarta, February 6, 2026 — Four students from the Agricultural Engineering Study Program, specializing in Biosystems Machinery Engineering (TMB) at the Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), successfully presented the progress of their research under the Research Internship Program at PT Triputra Agro Persada. This activity is part of the Industrial Research Internship Program, which aims to implement precision agriculture technologies in oil palm plantations. The progress presentation was conducted online on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM WIB. The presenters were Dafina Arrahma Rafniardy, Anggi Putri Ardiana, Adimas Dwi

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DTPB FTP UGM Organizes Guest Lecture on the Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools in Scientific Writing

The Doctoral Program in Agricultural Engineering, The Department of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering FTP UGM, organized a guest lecture entitled “The Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools in Scientific Writing” on February 4, 2026. The lecture was delivered by Dr.Eng. Ir. Sunu Wibirama, S.T., M.Eng., IPM. from Departemen Teknik Elektro dan Teknologi Informasi UGM and was conducted online. The guest lecture was attended by postgraduate students of DTPB UGM as part of an academic capacity-building initiative aimed at strengthening competencies in scientific writing and research dissemination. In his presentation, Dr. Sunu Wibirama outlined current developments in the

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Strengthening Industry-Academia Synergy: DTPB UGM and PT Madubaru Conclude 6-Month Internship

Bantul, Yogyakarta, February 5, 2026 — The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), conducted the official withdrawal of undergraduate Agricultural Engineering internship students at PT Madubaru, Bantul, Yogyakarta. This activity marked the conclusion of a six-month industrial internship program. The withdrawal ceremony was attended by DTPB FTP UGM faculty members, including Andri Prima Nugroho as Coordinator of the Biosystems Machinery Engineering Expertise Group (KBK TMB), Prof. Lilik Sutiarso, Prof. Bambang Purwantana, Dr. Radi, Sri Markumningsih, Ph.D., and Ardan Wiratmoko, M.Sc., accompanied by laboratory technicians Mr. Marheriyanto

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DTPB FTP UGM Conducts Integrated Field Study and Community Service Program in Sambak Village, Magelang

Sambak Village, Kajoran District, Magelang Regency, 4 February 2025 – The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), conducted an integrated field study and community service program in Sambak Village. The activity was designed as a contextual learning platform for students while simultaneously serving as a tangible contribution of academia to supporting village development based on local potential. The activity involved 20 undergraduate and postgraduate students from DTPB FTP UGM. This high level of participation reflects the department’s strong commitment to instilling community service values, social awareness,

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DTPB UGM Successfully Concludes Student Internship Program at BRMP Mektan

Yogyakarta, February 4, 2026 — The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through the Biosystems Machinery and Engineering Expertise Group (KBK TMB), successfully conducted the official withdrawal of students participating in the Internship Program (Kerja Praktik/KP) at the Agricultural Mechanization Research and Development Center (BRMP Mektan) on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM WIB. The event was held online via the Zoom Meeting platform. This activity was part of the academic program of the Agricultural Engineering Study Program, aimed at providing students with real-world work experience and identifying practical field

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DTPB FTP UGM Strengthens International Collaboration through Joint Postdoctoral Program with UPM

Yogyakarta, February 1, 2025 – The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), welcomed an academic visit from Prof. Latifah binti Abd Manaf, a lecturer from the Department of Environmental Science and Technology, Faculty of Forestry and Environmental, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). This visit was part of the implementation of a joint postdoctoral program aimed at strengthening international research collaboration between UGM and UPM through a joint supervision scheme. The joint postdoctoral program is entitled “Smart Agroforestry Village: Integrating Local Knowledge and Digital Technology to Strengthen the

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Synergy between Academia and Industry: DTPB FTP UGM and PT Great Giant Food Discuss Postharvest Innovation

Yogyakarta, January 30, 2026 – The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DTPB), Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held a strategic research discussion featuring Reski Ramadeni, S.T.P., Sub-Department Head of Packing Facilities at PT Great Giant Food (GGF). The meeting, held at Room 383, FTP UGM, aimed to align campus-based research innovations with real industrial needs. This visit served as a crucial forum for the academic community of FTP UGM to examine postharvest management challenges directly from an industry practitioner’s perspective. The discussion focused on identifying solutions to various packaging constraints for

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