Research and Services - Teknik Pertanian dan Biosistem UGM

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

February 13, 2026 No Comments

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

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

February 10, 2026 No Comments

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

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

February 7, 2026 No Comments

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

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

February 6, 2026 No Comments

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

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

February 6, 2026 No Comments

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

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

February 5, 2026 No Comments

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,

DTPB UGM Successfully Concludes Student Internship Program at BRMP Mektan

February 5, 2026 No Comments

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

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

February 3, 2026 No Comments

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

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

January 31, 2026 No Comments

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

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Lecturer Shares Insights at UGM Meet & Greet to Strengthen AI Research Collaboration

January 30, 2026 No Comments

Yogyakarta, January 29, 2026 – Dr. Andri Prima Nugroho, Lecturer and Researcher at the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), participated as a speaker in the “Meet & Greet: AI-Based Innovators & Researchers” forum held by UGM on Thursday (January 29). The event took place at Multimedia Room I, UGM Central Office, 3rd Floor, North Wing, and served as a strategic platform to strengthen interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence (AI) research collaboration within UGM. Strengthening Interdisciplinary AI Research at UGM The Meet & Greet: AI-Based Innovators & Researchers forum is highly relevant amid the

DTPB FTP UGM Lecturer Leads GNPIP-Based Pilot Program for Islamic Boarding School Economic Empowerment

January 29, 2026 No Comments

Bandung, January 27–28, 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 Pilot Project for Islamic Boarding School Economic Empowerment based on the National Movement for Food Inflation Control (GNPIP) focusing on horticultural commodities. The program was conducted on January 27–28, 2026, in Bandung, West Java. This pilot project was assigned by the Department of Islamic Economics and Finance (DEKS), Bank Indonesia, to FTP UGM and implemented using a low-cost communal greenhouse approach to strengthen pesantren-based horticultural economic

Smart Seaweed Survey by DTPB UGM Lecturers Drives the Development of a Government Data-Driven Dashboard for Seaweed Commodities in Takalar, South Sulawesi

January 29, 2026 No Comments

Takalar, South Sulawesi — The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), conducted a survey and market price dataset collection for seaweed commodities in Punaga Village, Takalar Regency, South Sulawesi, from 25 to 27 January 2026. This activity forms part of the research project Digital Aquaculture: Sustainable Seaweed Cultivation through Smart Technology and Automation (SeaTech), supported by the Partnerships for Australia–Indonesia Research (PAIR) program. The SeaTech research is implemented through a cross-institutional collaboration that integrates expertise in aquaculture, agricultural and biosystems engineering, information systems, remote sensing, and the development