IPB University and Gunadarma University Professors Discuss Digital Agroindustry on the International Stage, Introducing Satria-Keren Innovation
Prof Marimin, Professor at IPB University, and Prof Tubagus Maulana Kusuma, Professor at Gunadarma University, emphasized the importance of digital transformation in the agroindustry sector. They conveyed this message at the 4th International Conference on Innovation in Technology and Management for Sustainable Agroindustry (4th ITAMSA 2025).
In his presentation, Prof Marimin emphasized the importance of technology integration throughout the entire agroindustry chain, from planning, production processes, supply chains, to financial management.
“An adaptive and intelligent approach in the digital era is not an option, but a necessity to ensure that agroindustry remains competitive and sustainable in global business,” he said.
Prof Marimin also revealed that the application of digital technology such as deep learning has been able to automatically detect and select coffee beans. He also introduced an IPB innovation called Satria-Keren, an analytical system to measure the sustainability performance of the supply chain and predict the yield of the sugar cane agroindustry.
Equally important, Prof Marimin also highlighted the importance of integrating sustainability pillars, such as economic, social, environmental, technological, and institutional aspects in digital transformation.
“Study case from global companies such as Nestlé and the implementation of blockchain in the coffee supply chain are clear evidence that digital technology can improve the efficiency, transparency, and resilience of the agroindustry,” he explained.
Meanwhile, Prof Tubagus Maulana Kusuma revealed the potential use of autonomous tractors, precision spraying systems, fruit-picking robots, and the use of UAVs (drones) for crop monitoring as part of the digital agroindustry strategy. Robots, he said, can overcome challenges such as labor shortages and climate variability.
“In the future, we want to see robots that can work from one task to another until completion,” he said, imagining a future where robots can complete the entire agricultural cycle autonomously. He also emphasized that the role of farmers will transform from field workers to technology-based system managers.
According to both speakers, the key to the success of agroindustry digitalization lies in collaboration between all stakeholders, increasing human resource capacity, strengthening digital infrastructure, and policy support that encourages sustainable innovation.
International speakers included Dr Rajeev Kamineni (Adelaide University, Australia), Dr Jean Marc Roda (CIRAD, France), Prof Tuyen Chan Kha (Nong Lam University, Vietnam), Guillermo Baigorria (Digital and Precision Agriculture, Peru), and Assoc. Prof Dr Nazmi Mat Nawi (Universiti Putra Malaysia). The event also served as a platform for the presentation of 71 selected scientific papers from various institutions, including those from Malaysia, Japan, Australia, and various universities in Indonesia. (*/Rz) (IAAS/RMH)
