Meet smartagri.Cultivating the future withintelligent farming
Smart research for the
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Open Field Technology
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Irrigation Modernization
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Smart Estate Technology
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Smart UAV Technology
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Indoor Farming Technology
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Crop & soil monitoring
Resource optimization
Predictive analytics
smartagri changed how we farm
GreenFieldsmartagricompletelychangedhowourcooperativemanagesitsfields.Insteadofguessingwhentoirrigateortreatcrops,wenowactonrealdata,likehavinganagronomistwatchingeveryplot,dayandnight.
Bayu Pratama,Farm Cooperative Lead, Sleman
From the field to peer review
2025Development of a low-cost thermal imaging system for water stress monitoring in indoor farmingAndri Prima Nugroho, Ardan Wiratmoko, Dwiki Nugraha, Sri Markumningsih, Lilik Sutiarso, Mohammad Affan Fajar Falah, Takashi Okayasu · Smart Agricultural Technology2024Control of vapor pressure deficit (VPD) in micro-plant factory (McPF) to enhanced spinach microgreens growthMuhammad Athala Fawwaz Dzaky, Andri Prima Nugroho, Yudha Dwi Prasetyatama, Lilik Sutiarso, Mohammad Affan Fajar Falah, Takashi Okayasu · Scientia Horticulturae
Field Notes
Fresh from the field
News, research updates, practical guides, and stories from the farms and labs we work in.
ConferenceJuly 9, 2026
Dr. Andri Prima Nugroho (UGM) Presents Smart Farming Innovation for Sustainable Food Security at Polbangtan Bogor 2026 National SeminarBogor, June 24, 2026 – Dr. Andri Prima Nugroho, Lecturer in Agricultural Engineering and Biosystems at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), participated as keynote speaker at the 8th Dies Natalis National Seminar of Politeknik Pembangunan Pertanian (Polbangtan) Bogor. The event, held in hybrid format (Zoom and YouTube), addresses the theme…Continue reading
ConferenceJune 26, 2026
Peneliti SmartAgri UGM Presentasikan Dua Inovasi Digital Pertanian pada Seminar Nasional Dies Natalis ke-8 Polbangtan BogorYogyakarta, 24 Juni 2026 — Tim peneliti Smart Agriculture Research Center (Smartagri), Departemen Teknik Pertanian dan Biosistem (DTPB), Fakultas Teknologi Pertanian Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), turut berpartisipasi dalam Seminar Nasional Dies Natalis ke-8 Politeknik Pembangunan Pertanian (Polbangtan) Bogor yang diselenggarakan secara daring pada Selasa,…Continue reading
Workshop TrainingJune 26, 2026
Tim SmartAgri DTPB FTP UGM Hadiri Demo Day KOMDIGI AI Talent Factory Universitas Gadjah MadaYogyakarta, 24 Juni 2026 — Tim Smart Agriculture Research Center (Smartagri), Departemen Teknik Pertanian dan Biosistem (DTPB), Fakultas Teknologi Pertanian Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), menghadiri kegiatan Demo Day KOMDIGI AI Talent Factory (AITF) Universitas Gadjah Mada yang diselenggarakan pada Rabu, 24 Juni 2026, di…Continue reading
Collaboration ResearchJune 17, 2026
Plant Physiology Testing Using LI-COR 6800 in Gunungkidul Drives Sustainable Agroforestry DevelopmentGunungkidul, May 1, 2026 – Plant physiology testing activities using the LI-COR 6800 Portable Photosynthesis System were conducted over three consecutive days from April 29 to May 1, 2026 in the KTH Watu Lawang area, Gunungkidul, Special Region of Yogyakarta. This activity is part of collaborative research…Continue reading
PublicationJune 17, 2026
Research Publication: Analysis of VPD Dynamics to Support Precision Irrigation in Open Paddy FieldsYogyakarta, December 3, 2025 – Smart Agriculture Research Center Universitas Gadjah Mada has produced another research publication in the Journal of Agricultural and Biosystem Engineering Research (JABER). This research analyzes the dynamics of Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD) in the microclimate environment of open paddy fields using a Smart Automatic Weather Station (AWS) of ultrasonic type…Continue reading
PublicationJune 17, 2026
Research Publication: Multispectral Drone for Faster and More Precise Monitoring of Papaya Plant HealthYogyakarta, May 15, 2026 – Smart Agriculture Research Center Universitas Gadjah Mada has produced another research publication in the international journal Agricultural Environment and Sustainability published by Elsevier. This research develops an approach for monitoring papaya plant health using multispectral UAV-VTOL imagery and Artificial Intelligence (AI) analysis. Papaya plants…Continue reading
PublicationJune 17, 2026
Research Publication: Evaluation of Commercial Fertilizer Quality to Support the Sustainability of Indonesia's Oil Palm PlantationsYogyakarta, 5 September 2024 – Smart Agriculture Research Center Universitas Gadjah Mada has produced another research publication in the Journal of Oil Palm Research. This research conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the composition and nutrient content of various commercial fertilizers used in oil palm plantations in Indonesia. Fertilizer is one of the...Continue reading
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Moments from our work
Documentation from exhibitions, conferences, field deployments, and workshops across the smartagri program.
4Field ActivityJune 2026
SmartAgri 2025 Team Photo: Building the Future of Smart Agriculture TogetherGedung Pusat Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta
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SmartAgri UGM and Pertamina Patra Niaga Maos Inaugurate Sprinkler Irrigation System Through CSR PartnershipMaos, Cilacap, Central Java
6Workshop & TrainingJune 2026
SmartAgri UGM Researchers Undergo DJI Agras Drone Operational Training to Strengthen UAV-Based Agricultural CapabilitiesUniversitas Gadjah Mada, YogyakartaOur collaboration process
From first hello to field results
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Step 1
Inquiry & Assessment
You reach out and tell us about your land, crop, or challenge. We review your goals and field conditions to see how we can help.
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Field Scoping & Blueprint
Our researchers study your context, gather technical requirements, and shape an approach tailored to your crop, climate, and scale.
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Step 3
Proposal & Agreement
We share a clear plan covering timeline, technology, resources, and key milestones, so everyone knows what to expect.
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Step 4
Deployment & Trial
Our team installs sensors, flies drones, or runs models on your plots, testing under real field conditions with open communication.
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Handover & Training
We hand over the working system with documentation and train your team to run it confidently, season after season.
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Review & Support
We measure results against your goals and stay on to maintain, support, and keep improving the system over time.
In collaboration with leading partners
Wageningen University & Research
Kyushu University
Ehime University
Kangwon National University
Chungnam National University
Seoul National University
Maejo University
Kasetsart University
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Kementerian Pekerjaan Umum
Kementerian Pertanian
BMKG
BRIN
BI Institute
Pertamina Patra Niaga
NVIDIA
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison
Wilmar International
BISI International
Hidronav Tehnikatama
Quantum Systems
Tribuana Solusi Inovasi Teknologi
Inamas Sintesis Teknologi
Cendekia Prima Inovasi
AGRARISE
Berkah Harmoni Makmur
Altera
Perhimpunan Teknik Pertanian Indonesia
Pusat Kajian Modernisasi Irigasi dan Pertanian
SIPASI
PUAPT UGM
WGFS 1.2 Precision Agriculture & Smart Farming
KWT Teratai Mekar
Taruna TaniWageningen University & ResearchKyushu UniversityEhime UniversityKangwon National UniversityChungnam National UniversitySeoul National UniversityMaejo UniversityKasetsart UniversityUniversiti Putra MalaysiaKementerian Pekerjaan UmumKementerian PertanianBMKGBRINBI InstitutePertamina Patra NiagaNVIDIAIndosat Ooredoo HutchisonWilmar InternationalBISI InternationalHidronav TehnikatamaQuantum SystemsTribuana Solusi Inovasi TeknologiInamas Sintesis TeknologiCendekia Prima InovasiAGRARISEBerkah Harmoni MakmurAlteraPerhimpunan Teknik Pertanian IndonesiaPusat Kajian Modernisasi Irigasi dan PertanianSIPASIPUAPT UGMWGFS 1.2 Precision Agriculture & Smart FarmingKWT Teratai MekarTaruna TaniLet's grow the future of farming together
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