The GAMAPI PPK Ormawa Team from UGM collaborates with the Banjarasri Village community to manage pig farming waste using IoT technology, enhancing composting efficiency and supporting sustainable smart farming.
Goodnewsfromstudent.com – In an innovative effort to manage pig farming waste, the GAMAPI PPK Ormawa Team from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with the community of Banjarasri Village, Kulon Progo, has implemented Internet of Things (IoT) technology as part of the smart farming concept. This project emphasizes the importance of integrating advanced technology to maintain environmental balance while enhancing agricultural efficiency.
The compost bank system applied in this project is not only a waste processing facility but is also equipped with IoT devices capable of monitoring key parameters such as temperature, NPK levels, and ammonia in real time. This technology enables more precise waste composting processes, with adjustments that can be optimized based on data generated by these sensors.
The use of IoT technology in waste management offers several significant advantages. One of them is the ability to monitor and adjust the composting process without requiring time-consuming manual supervision. With data automatically collected, the system can respond to changes in compost conditions directly, ensuring that the decomposition process runs optimally.
Additionally, this project integrates the use of effective microorganism 4 to accelerate the decomposition process. This technology works alongside IoT devices to ensure that pig farming waste is efficiently processed, resulting in compost rich in nutrients for the soil.
According to Al Haqi, the leader of the GAMAPI PPK Ormawa Team at UGM, the implementation of IoT technology is a crucial step in realizing sustainable smart farming in Banjarasri Village.
“We hope that this technology not only improves waste management quality but also helps reduce negative environmental impacts,” he explained.
The local community has also directly benefited from the implementation of this technology. They no longer face difficulties in managing pig farming waste, thanks to the technological solutions provided.
One farmer even expressed his gratitude, saying, “With this technology, we are greatly helped in managing waste, making it more environmentally friendly and beneficial.”
The success of this project not only demonstrates the significant potential of IoT technology in environmental management but also opens up opportunities for the development of smart farming in other regions. By continuing to promote the use of advanced technology, Indonesia can move towards more efficient and sustainable agriculture.
