Experimental Farm (Kebun Percobaan)

Overview

The Experimental Farm of the Agrotechnology Study Programme serves as an open learning platform and research hub for students, lecturers, and external partners. This facility integrates conventional agricultural practices with modern smart-farming technologies to support education, research, and community service.

Experimental Farm

Head of Experimental Farm

Fitri Wijayanti, S.P., M.P.

Facilities The Experimental Farm is equipped with:

7 Smart Greenhouses with IoT Technology (temperature, humidity, and irrigation sensors).
Agricultural Drone for precision farming, mapping, and monitoring.
Biomass Chopper Machine and Granulator Machine for organic fertilizer production.
⁠Fermentor Machine for biofertilizer and biopesticide development.
Hydroponic Installations for urban farming practices.
Sprinkler Irrigation System and Water Pumps for efficient water management.

Academic and Research Functions:

Practical field classes for Crop Cultivation, Agroforestry, Sustainable Agriculture, and Precision Agriculture.
Student research projects on smart agriculture, soil-water management, biofertilizer application, and pest control.
⁠Supporting capstone projects and thesis research related to agrotechnology innovation.
Pilot site for community service and training programmes (urban farming, sustainable agriculture, digital farming).

Partnership and Collaboration The Experimental Farm is open for collaboration with:

Universities (joint research, student exchange, collaborative field experiments).
⁠Companies (technology testing, product development, field trials).
⁠Government and Communities (capacity building, farmer training, green village initiatives).