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Ketapang, 5–6 November 2025 — Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) (Ketapang State Polytechnic, Politap), through the 2025 State Vocational Higher Education Revitalization Program (PRPTNV), held an Internet of Things (IoT)-Based Smart Agriculture Workshop and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) themed “Realizing Food Self-Sufficiency Through Precision Agriculture Smart Greenhouses.”
The two-day event held at Grand Zuri Hotel Ketapang was officially opened by the Director of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang, Mr. Irianto, S.P., S.ST., M.MA. In his remarks, the Director stated that the implementation of IoT technology in agriculture is a strategic step in addressing the challenges of the digital era while strengthening national food security.
“The implementation of the Internet of Things (IoT) in agriculture is no longer futuristic, but a real necessity to address productivity issues, resource efficiency, and national food security,” he said.
He also emphasized Politap’s commitment to continue playing an active role in developing vocational innovations in agriculture and appropriate technology.
The FGD was attended by lecturers, educational staff, students of the Plantation Product Technology and Information Technology Study Programs, local agricultural partners, and invited guests from SMK Negeri 1 Ketapang and SMK Negeri 1 Muara Pawan.
The participating partners included Naufal Farm Hidroponik, Kiteponik, Santoso Hidroponik, Kelompok Tani Putra Mandiri, and Hidroponik Ara Arumi.
As part of the event, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was also signed between Politeknik Negeri Ketapang and several local hydroponic partners. This signing marks an initial step in strengthening synergy between vocational education and the business sector in technology-based precision agriculture.
During the two-day event, participants received various engaging materials from speakers. On the first day, Merli Andika, S.Kom. presented on “IoT Technology and Sensors for Smart Agriculture,” discussing how sensor systems and IoT networks can be used to monitor soil moisture, temperature, and plant nutritional needs in real time. The next presentation was delivered by M. Ulil Absar, a hydroponic entrepreneur from Ara Arumi, through a session titled “Best Practice Smart Green House di Ketapang” emphasizing the efficiency of hydroponic cultivation based on automation and digital monitoring.
On the second day, the event continued with a presentation by Susanto, Head of Kelompok Tani Putra Mandiri, who delivered a session on “Precision Fertilizer and Pesticide Management for Crops in Greenhouses.” He highlighted the importance of applying technology to reduce waste and enhance crop yields. Next, Ar-Razi Muhammad, S.T., M.Eng., a lecturer from Politap's Department of Electrical and Informatics Engineering, delivered “Smart Greenhouse Management for Precision Agriculture,” which integrated automated control systems, data loggers, and IoT devices as innovative solutions for modern greenhouse management.
The event also featured an interactive discussion session among participants, lecturers, and partners to formulate recommendations and follow-up actions for the implementation of Smart Greenhouse technology within vocational education and the community.
The FGD concluded with a joint consensus that interdisciplinary collaboration between agriculture and technology is the key to success in facing future food challenges.
Through this event, Politeknik Negeri Ketapang hopes to continue pioneering the development of IoT-based precision agriculture and strengthening partnerships with industry and society to realize a modern, efficient, and sustainable agricultural system. (Finn)