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Presenting Digitalization Innovation in the Agricultural Sector in Indonesia, Biology Students Win 2nd Place in National Scientific Paper Competition

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Tuesday, 3 October 2023

A team of undergraduate students of the Faculty of Biology at UGM, led by Firchamy Vuqi Aulia along with Annisa Nur Baety, Azra Belva Naprilian, Muhammad Syahrul Firdaus, and Ridho Nur Alam under guidance Dr. Wiko Arif Wibowo, S.Si. achieved 2nd place in the National Scientific Paper Competition. The event was organized by Brawijaya University from June 1 to September 13, 2023 with the theme “Synergizing Nation Building with Applied Technological Innovation towards Independent Indonesia,”. The competition consisted of two stages: the submission of full papers and the creation of a PowerPoint presentation, followed by a presentation by the selected finalist.


The team took the sub-theme of agro complexes, with the title “Application of Precision Farming Concept with Digital Twins Technology in Vertical Farming in the Era of Industry 5.0 to Support Sustainable Development.” The writing of this scientific paper was motivated by the declining state of Indonesia’s agricultural sector over time. This is attributed to the increasing limitation of agricultural land availability due to its conversion into residential areas caused by the growing population. Additionally, the agricultural sector in Indonesia is still managed conventionally with limited technological involvement. This is a significant factor in frequent crop failures. These events lead to an increase in import activities as the food supply from the agricultural sector in Indonesia is insufficient to meet the consumption needs of the continuously growing population. Based on these issues, The team proposed an innovation aimed at addressing these challenges. This innovation involves the implementation of vertical farming coupled with the precision farming concept supported by Digital Twins technology. Vertical farming will serve as a solution for farmers with limited land, particularly those in urban areas. However, vertical farming alone will not yield optimal results without additional innovations. Therefore, we propose an innovation to manage vertical farming using the precision farming concept. Precision farming will be implemented using geographic information systems (GIS), remote monitoring, and soil sensors as primary tools. Furthermore, this precision farming concept will be further enhanced by the integration of Digital Twins technology, which utilizes real-time virtual modeling of objects with the assistance of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and IoT (Internet of Things).

The idea put forth by this team is anticipated to be an effective and constructive solution for the agricultural sector in Indonesia. If implemented, it will have a positive impact on Indonesia’s agricultural sector, making it more advanced and capable of meeting the food needs of the Indonesian population, while also competing on a global scale in the current Industry 5.0 era. Additionally, with the innovation stemming from this idea, it is hoped that the agricultural sector in Indonesia will develop sustainably, thereby eliminating issues of land scarcity and leading to an improvement in the quality and quantity of agricultural produce.

Evaluation of Oyster Mushroom Cultivation in the PKM-MBKM Activity at KWT Amanda

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Monday, 2 October 2023

The continuation of the Community Engagement Merdeka Learning Campus Merdeka (PKM-MBKM) program in 2023, titled “Empowering the Independence of the Women Farmers Group in Kepuh Wetan Village, Wirokerten, through Oyster Mushroom Cultivation and Processing (Pleurotus ostreatus),” was conducted on Sunday, October 1, 2023. In line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in enhancing the role of women across various sectors (SDG 5), the meeting was attended by the women members of the Women Farmers Group (KWT) Amanda, with Chairwoman Mrs. Marwati present.


The session involved a presentation of the progress and evaluation of oyster mushroom cultivation that has been undertaken. The team, consisting of Ika Izma Putri, Kusnadianta Yudha Pratama, Dana Abruri, Airlangga Wibisono, and led by Prof. Dr. Diah Rachmawati, S.Si., M.Si., identified several challenges in oyster mushroom cultivation including overheated mushroom houses, low humidity, dried oyster mushrooms, baglog positioning, uneven and suboptimal mushroom growth, as well as termite infestations. To address these challenges, The Team suggested intensive watering to lower the temperature and increase humidity around the oyster mushrooms, targeted tearing of the baglogs on specific sides to promote optimal mushroom growth, darkening the mushroom house to maintain humidity, and the creation of yellow traps as termite deterrents using yellow-colored plastic bottles wrapped in adhesive-coated plastic.

Following the presentation of the evaluation results, the team and members of the Women Farmers Group Amanda collaborated in arranging oyster mushroom baglogs on shelving units within the mushroom house. A total of 265 baglogs were arranged on two tiers of shelving. These baglogs exhibited approximately 25% mycelium coverage. It is hoped that after this activity, there will be a continuation in the processing of oyster mushrooms into various products, including mushroom crisps, nuggets, and siomay, aiming to develop independent entrepreneurship within KWT Amanda and contribute to the economic growth of their community (SDG 8).

Discussing the Techniques of Scientific Writing: Graduate Student Family Organized Circle II Discussion

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Monday, 2 October 2023

On Thursday, September 28, 2023, the Graduate Student Family (Keluarga Mahasiswa Pascasarjana – KMP) of the Faculty of Biology UGM organized the Circle II Discussion Session 1. The activity revolved around the theme “Boost Your Writing Skill,” with the aim of enhancing the writing abilities of graduate students to produce high-quality manuscripts eligible for publication in reputable journals. The event took place in Room 2 on the 1st Floor of the Sinar Mas Building at the Faculty of Biology, UGM, and was attended by 63 participants, consisting of undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students from the Faculty of Biology, UGM.


The first day’s activities commenced at 07:45 AM WIB, guided by Faradilla, S.Si. as the MC, and began with a collective prayer to bestow blessings and extensive benefits upon the event, continued with the singing of the Indonesian National Anthem, “Indonesia Raya,” the Gadjah Mada Hymn, and the Biology UGM March. Following this, the Circle II Discussion was officially opened with a welcome speech by Dr.rer.nat. Andhika Puspito Nugroho, S.Si., M.Si., representing Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., the Dean of the Faculty of Biology, UGM, who was unable to attend. During his address, he expressed his appreciation for the Circle II Discussion event as a valuable activity that supports research publication.Dr. Andika emphasized that writing is a complex task, as it requires guidance and direction. In the graduate program, students must take the initiative to write independently. He also emphasized the importance of publishing research data in scientific journals, rather than solely considering it as a final assignment. Furthermore, he encouraged students to participate in various seminars and conferences to add to their Certificate of Academic Achievement (SKPI) issued by the faculty.

The event continued with a presentation by Dr. Miftahul Ilmi, S.Si., M.Si., on “Writing Effectively.” He emphasized that good writing should have a logical structure and flow that is easy to read. He stated that there is no magic formula for a manuscript to be accepted by reputable journals, but there are four essential criteria: an interesting and relevant theme in the field of study, well-designed research that addresses the hypothesis, valid and significant data, and clear publication writing. He also stressed the important principles of being concise, clear, and logical in writing, while cautioning against common mistakes like using convoluted and ambiguous sentences.The second part of the presentation covered the crucial steps in writing a scientific article. The speaker emphasized that authors must be aware of their target audience and the focus of the article. This includes defining the research problem, research objectives, and research conclusions. The steps in writing a manuscript start with the framework, methodology, results, discussion, introduction, title, and abstract. Additionally, meeting deadlines and seeking revisions from mentors or colleagues were highlighted.

After a short break, the discussion continued with topics on “Citation” and “Publication Ethics” by the guest speaker. They explained the importance of citations in providing context to research, presenting ideas, and acknowledging sources of information. Various sources, such as articles, proceedings, thesis books, newspapers, print media, online sources, and personal communication, can be used for citations. The speakers also discussed the significance of key articles at the beginning of the research and updating the list of references during the research process. They pointed out citation practices that need to be scrutinized, including spurious citations, biased citations, self-citing, and excluding contradictory results citations. Additionally, they highlighted publication ethics related to authorship, data falsification, plagiarism, and predatory journals.

The final session provided tips on “Submission Strategies” for articles, such as selecting a potential journal and adhering to the format specified by the target journal. Each presentation by the speakers was followed by enthusiastic questions from the audience. Questions covered topics like valid methodology selection, avoiding citation loops, authorship determination, and tips for writing cover letters to journal editors.

The activities of the first day concluded at 03:30 PM WIB with the presentation of mementos by the KMP Faculty of Biology, UGM. Finally, the event concluded with a group photo of the speakers, participants, and organizers. The Circle Discussion event is expected to become a regularly held activity to meet the needs of graduate students in Biology at UGM in terms of writing, research, and publishing scientific articles.

Observation of Ostrich (Struthio camelus) Egg Embryo Development and Feeding at Mahasvin Farm in Yogyakarta as part of the research on the Development of Exotic Bird Breeding in Candi Gebang through The Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Program

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Monday, 2 October 2023

In early March 2023, the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) – 2023 Research Team from the Faculty of Biology at UGM, led by Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc., along with a student named Andi Muhammad Naufal Khaeri, conducted observations on the embryonic development of eggs and the feeding of Ostriches at Mahasvin Farm, Yogyakarta. The purpose of this activity was to understand the process of breeding exotic birds, particularly Ostriches, in Yogyakarta, which is located at Mahasvin Farm.


The Mahasvin Farm exotic bird breeding group is currently making efforts to hatch exotic bird eggs, including Ostriches. These efforts aim to achieve several objectives, including the conservation of exotic animals, the development of exotic wildlife tourism for the community, and, most importantly, the enhancement of educational facilities and media for wildlife development and conservation. The potential for this endeavor is significant, and they have already succeeded in hatching various types of exotic birds. However, there are currently some challenges in maintaining the embryonic development of these exotic birds.

Based on the results of discussions and observations with partners, obstacles in the Ostrich hatching process were identified, such as the imperfections in the incubator machine and the inability of the current feed to fully meet the nutritional needs. The incubator machine currently in use is unable to reach the optimal humidity levels for the development of Ostrich embryos during the incubation process. The ideal incubation temperature for Ostrich hatching is around 36°C-38°C with a relative humidity between 20% and 30% (Brassó, et al. 2020). The incubator machine lacks an egg rotation system, so egg rotation needs to be done manually by opening the incubator door, which leads to fluctuations in humidity levels affecting embryo development, resulting in suboptimal outcomes.Therefore, in May, discussions were initiated to create a new incubator with an automatic egg rotation system that can maintain stable humidity levels within the incubator, allowing for optimal Ostrich embryo development until hatching. Additionally, efforts have been made to formulate a proper feed composition to ensure the successful breeding of Ostriches at Mahasvin Farm.

Currently, the new incubator machine has been successfully manufactured and is in the final checking phase to confirm if crucial indicators during incubation, namely temperature and humidity levels, are within the desired range. Following this verification, the research will proceed to the Ostrich egg incubation process to observe the stages of Ostrich embryo development. [Author: Andi Muhammad Naufal Khaeri]

Grand Final Round of the Biology Brainiac Competition BIOSPHERE 2023

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Friday, 29 September 2023

On Saturday, September 23, 2023, the Final and Grand Final rounds of the Biology Brainiac Competition were held by the BIOSPHERE#6 Committee via Zoom Meeting, with a total of 12 teams participating. In the final round, each team took turns answering 5 questions orally via Zoom Meeting breakout rooms. Each question represented one of the five different subfields of Biology. The competition was divided into 2 sessions, each lasting approximately 60 minutes, with an allocated thinking and answering time of 10 minutes per question. The final round commenced at 07:30 AM – 11:30 AM WIB. Following the completion of the Final Round, the Grand Final Round took place from 01:30 PM – 05:30 PM WIB, featuring 5 teams that qualified from the Final Round. The Grand Final participants consisted of teams from SMAK Penabur Gading Serpong, MAS Unggulan Amanatul Ummah, SMAN 1 Blitar, SMAN 2 Tangerang Selatan, and SMAN 1 DEPOK.


During the Grand Final Round, participants were required to present a PowerPoint presentation containing material from a journal cited by the participant and approved by the committee. This was followed by a question and answer session with the examiners (lecturers from the Faculty of Biology at UGM). The Grand Final Round of the Biology Brainiac Competition BIOSPHERE#6 concluded with a closing session and the announcement of the results.

The Grand Final Round marks the culmination of the BIOSPHERE#6 Biology Brainiac Competition. The hope behind organizing the Biology Brainiac Competition is to provide a path for all students in Indonesia to learn to strive towards their dreams and aspirations in higher education, while continuously optimizing their potential through active participation and achievement.

Terrarium Class by the Garden Architecture Study Group 2023

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Friday, 22 September 2023

On Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 09:00 AM local time (WIB), the Terrarium Class event was held. This activity was organized to prepare members of the Garden Architecture Study Group (KSAT) to serve as speakers for the Student Segment of the Nget-Ngetan Exhibition Workshop Program, scheduled for next October. The Terrarium Class involved sampling and hands-on practice in creating terrariums, conducted in person around Taman Biologi Street, with participants from various levels within KSAT, ranging from seedling to sapling.


The purpose of the Terrarium Class was to enhance the skills of internal KSAT members, particularly in the realm of creativity. The event commenced with an opening address and prayer by the Master of Ceremonies, Tsaabita Ronaa Atsiila H., at the BioGeo Cafeteria on the second floor. This was followed by a brief presentation from Evan Yunizar, S.Si., on the process of creating terrariums, before proceeding to the Biological Forest for sampling. The actual terrarium-making took place around Taman Biologi Street.Upon completion of the terrariums, the Terrarium Class concluded with a discussion session, a closing prayer, and documentation.

The Terrarium Class event proceeded smoothly and concluded on schedule. With the successful execution of this event by KSAT Biologi UGM, it is anticipated that KSAT members will be able to further develop their creative abilities and be well-prepared to serve as speakers for the terrarium-making session in the Student Segment of the Nget-Ngetan Exhibition Workshop Program scheduled for the upcoming October. Furthermore, it is hoped that KSAT will continue to establish strong roots and firmly contribute to society, academia, and the surrounding environment, embodying the motto “Berakar Kokoh Menembus Peradaban” (Rooted Strongly Penetrating Civilization).

Semifinal Round of the 2023 Biology Brainiac Competition

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Saturday, 16 September 2023

On Saturday, September 9th, 2023, the Semifinal Round of the Biology Brainiac Competition was held by the Biosphere#6 Committee via Zoom Meeting, with a total of 20 teams participating. This semifinal round is part of the Biology Brainiac Competition event that will lead participants to the Final Round. During this semifinal round, participants tackled a set of 100 questions, comprising multiple-choice, multiple-answer, and cause-and-effect analysis questions. The questions were answered online through a link provided by the committee via each team’s email. The duration for completing the questions was capped at a maximum of 180 minutes per session. The activity commenced at 9:00 AM (WIB) for Zoom access and participant attendance. Before starting, the committee briefed participants on the question-solving process to prevent any hitches. The question-solving phase then ran from 9:00 AM to 12:50 PM (WIB).


Throughout the question-solving period, all participants were required to keep their cameras active from start to finish. The committee maintained vigilance over the participants to ensure there was no foul play. The preliminary round of the Biology Brainiac Competition concluded with a documentation session and closing remarks.From this preliminary round, the top-performing teams will advance to the final round. Ten teams with the highest scores will be selected to compete in the final and grand final rounds, which will be conducted online on September 23rd, 2023.

The aspiration behind organizing the Biology Brainiac Competition is to provide a pathway for all students in Indonesia to learn and strive towards achieving their dreams and aspirations in furthering their education. It aims to empower them to continually optimize their potential through active participation and excellence.

First Gathering of the Entomology Study Group 2023

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Thursday, 14 September 2023

Yogyakarta, Saturday, September 9, 2023 – The Entomology Study Group (ESG) held the third event in its Open Recruitment series, known as the First Gathering. The purpose of this gathering was to welcome the new members of ESG XXV and facilitate introductions among ESG members. The event took place at the BioGeo cafeteria on the second floor, from 07:30 to 11:00 AM, and was attended by active ESG members and the new members of ESG XXV. The First Gathering event was led by Regina Nilamsari (ESG XXIV).


It commenced with a welcome address from the ESG chairman, Cornelius Devito Deva (ESG XXII), followed by introductions from the new ESG members and the active ESG members. Additionally, there was an introduction to the eight divisions within the Entomology Study Group: secretary, treasurer, entrepreneurship, HR development, research, networking, media information, and curriculum-research. The activities proceeded with poster presentations on insects liked and disliked by the new members, showcasing their creativity.

The new members showed great enthusiasm in creating and presenting their posters, evident in the captivating results. Following the presentations, there were group activities and quizzes about insects, enthusiastically participated in by all the new members who actively answered the questions posed by the MC. The event concluded with the announcement of the best poster and quiz winners, closing remarks by the ESG chairman, and a documentation session.

Meet and Greet for Prospective Seedlings of the Garden Architecture Study Group (KSAT) 2023

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Wednesday, 13 September 2023

On Saturday, September 9, 2023, the Meet and Greet event for prospective KSAT Seedlings took place, as part of the Open Recruitment activities organized by KSAT. This Meet and Greet event serves as an introduction and initial meeting between Active KSAT Members and potential new members. The event was held in person in Room II of Building B. The Meet and Greet aims to introduce KSAT to potential new members and serves as a precursor to the upcoming KSAT spatial training program. The event kicked off with an opening and prayer led by the MCs, Mirmastu Lintu Nirmala W. and Khansa Fauziah Rachman (KSAT 2022).


This was followed by welcoming remarks from the head of the Open Recruitment committee, Anggi Nada Khoirul U. (KSAT 2021), the president of KSAT 2023, Zildan Basara (KSAT 2020), and KSAT advisor, Dr. Wiko Arif Wibowo, S.Si., who was unable to attend. Next, the KSAT slogan was introduced: “KSAT, Rooted Firmly Penetrating Civilization”. Following this, the main session included an introduction to KSAT, covering its activities, work programs, various disciplines within KSAT, as well as the non-disciplinary divisions within KSAT’s organization. This was followed by introductions from each non-disciplinary division to the Young Biologists or Prospective Seedlings. After the main activities concluded, discussions and introductions of the Prospective Seedlings were carried out in four groups, each led by guides Adelia Adriani, Hanifah Trihastuti (KSAT 2021), Ghefira Nur Fatimah, and Tiara Syifa Wididevani (KSAT 2022). Additionally, there were games held on Taman Biologi Street. The Meet and Greet event concluded with a closing prayer and a collective documentation.

The Meet and Greet event ran smoothly and on schedule. With the successful execution of the Meet and Greet event by KSAT Biologi UGM, it is hoped that the prospective KSAT Seedlings will be excited to join KSAT and engage dynamically through the upcoming spatial training activities. Furthermore, it is anticipated that KSAT will further establish its roots firmly in order to effectively penetrate civilization, thus becoming a study group that benefits not only the surrounding environment, but also academics and the broader community.

Field Training of the 17th Diksar Generation Biology Orchid Study Club (BiOSC) 2022/2023

HeadlineNews ReleaseStudent Activities Wednesday, 13 September 2023

The Field Training for Advanced Education of the Seventeenth Diksar Generation BiOSC in 2023 is an annual agenda organized by the Biology Orchid Study Club (BiOSC). The main focus of this activity is to enhance the skills and knowledge related to the research, cultivation, and conservation of orchids for prospective members of the BiOSC. This activity took place in person at the Faculty of Biology and the Greenhouse in Karanggayam on August 19, 2023, and at the Balelawang Orchid Species located at Tegalsan, Umbulharjo, Cangkringan, Sleman on August 20, 2023.There were 42 participants in the 2023 Field Training activity from the seventeenth Diksar generation.



The activity ran smoothly for two days. On the first day, it began with an opening ceremony followed by a welcome address from the BiOSC supervisor, Prof. Dr. Endang Semiarti, M.S., M.Sc. Before starting the practical sessions, an initial briefing was conducted by the Coordinator of the Research and Cultivation Division of the Biology Orchid Study Club. The research practice involved creating a wet herbarium using orchid fruits (Rynchostilis retusa, Arundina graminifolia, and Cymbidium encifolium) as preserved objects at the Faculty of Biology, UGM. The research field practice concluded with a trip to the Greenhouse in Karanggayam. There, the cultivation practice of acclimatizing Dendrobium hybrid orchids took place. The activities of the first day ended with participants returning to their respective homes.

On the second day, the participants and organizers departed for the Balelawang Orchid Species. Mr. Anton, the manager of Balelawang Orchid Species, gave a welcome address. Participants engaged in conservation practices, which included identifying wild orchids and measuring physicochemical parameters. The measured parameters included air temperature, light intensity, air humidity, soil humidity, and soil temperature. The second day of field training concluded with a lunch event and group documentation.

The designation of the seventeenth generation as members of the division did not end there. On Saturday, September 3, 2023, participants presented their research proposal, cultivation practices, and identification along with the measurement of physicochemical parameters. This activity aimed to train communication skills and inform the audience about the orchids they had successfully identified. Orchid species successfully identified included Dendrobium crumenatum, Dendrobium mutabile, Acriopsis, Vanda tricolor, and many more. The event continued with the announcement of graduation and the induction of the seventeenth generation as division members, followed by a division discussion. The series of activities concluded with awards given to the top participants and a collective documentation as a form of appreciation for entering the division in BiOSC.