IPB University introduces smart farming technology to Merauke students

The IPB University Patriot Expedition Team, in collaboration with the 801/Nduka Adyatama Yudha Infantry Battalion, conducted training and field trips for teachers and students at SMK Negeri 4 Kehutanan dan Perkebunan Merauke in South Papua.

The program introduced modern agricultural technologies to strengthen human resources in the region. Participants were introduced to drone mapping and data collection, cultivation machinery, harvesting machines, drone sprayers, and Automatic Weather Stations (AWS). The initiative aimed to enhance the competence of the younger generation in the fields of agriculture, plantation, and forestry through hands-on experience with contemporary innovation.