Politeknik Piksi Ganesha Empowers Community with IoT-Based Nutrient Film Technique Hydroponic Training

Bandung, August 6, 2025

The Research and Community Service Institute (LPPM) of Politeknik Piksi Ganesha successfully conducted a two-day training on Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) hydroponic cultivation integrated with Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Held on August 6, 2025, at Kelurahan Maleer, Kecamatan Batununggal, Kota Bandung, the program was part of the Campus Service Program (Kampus Mengabdi) under the Community Empowerment Scheme funded by KEMENDIKTISAINTEK grant 2025.

The training aimed to equip local residents, novice farming groups, and community partners with practical skills and knowledge about high-tech hydroponic farming. By combining NFT—a method of growing plants in a thin film of nutrient solution—with IoT systems, participants learned how to use sensors, automated controls, and remote monitoring to improve urban agriculture efficiency. This innovative approach is designed to help communities optimize resource use and boost food production sustainably.

“Our goal is to empower the community by introducing cutting-edge agricultural technology that is both accessible and effective,” said Dr. Candra Mecca Sufyana, Head of LPPM Politeknik Piksi Ganesha. “The integration of IoT with hydroponics offers a promising solution for urban farming challenges, aligning with our commitment to sustainable development and community growth.”

The curriculum covered fundamental concepts of NFT and IoT, system assembly, sensor installation, digital monitoring of plant nutrition and environmental conditions, and hands-on simulation of web and mobile monitoring applications. The training supports several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11), and responsible consumption and production (SDG 12).

Through initiatives like this, Politeknik Piksi Ganesha continues to play an active role in fostering innovation and technology transfer to the community, contributing to sustainable development and economic empowerment.

author: Widwi Handari Adji
editor: Candra Mecca Sufyana

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10 comments

Prihartono 20/08/2025 04:07

The best campus in Indonesia, always innovative and supportive of the United Nations-initiated SGSs. Congratulations, we’re proud of you, Purple Campus, Champion Campus.

Tiris Sudrartono 20/08/2025 04:29

Karya nyata untuk masyarakat sekitar kampus politeknik Piksi Ganesha. Semangat mengabdi untuk negeri

Johni S Pasaribu (Lecturer) 20/08/2025 06:05

The IoT-Based Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) Hydroponic Training organized by the Research and Community Service Institute (LPPM) of Politeknik Piksi Ganesha is a powerful demonstration of how technology and education can be combined to empower communities. By introducing residents and local farming groups to modern agricultural practices, this initiative bridges the gap between traditional farming methods and the demands of smart, sustainable urban agriculture.

Rival Rizqia 20/08/2025 06:10

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Indah handayani 20/08/2025 06:58

Alhamdulilah mendapatkan 3 besar, maju terus piksi ganesha

hasna latipah sakinah(lecturer 20/08/2025 10:29

The best campus in Indonesia, always innovative and consistently supportive of the UN’s SDGs. Congratulations! We’re proud of you, Purple Campus, our Champion Campus

lukmanulhakim almamalik 20/08/2025 14:13

Luar biasa, selamat Tim LPPM Piksi Ganesha Bandung

cecep ks 20/08/2025 16:37

Amazing! Combining hydroponics with IoT is the future of sustainable urban farming..

Rika Nur Aida 21/08/2025 11:27

Bangga sama Piksi Ganesha

Neneng Yuniarty (Lecturer) 05/09/2025 11:51

Awesome initiative by LPPM Piksi Ganesha! Blending NFT hydroponics with IoT is such a smart way to bring tech-driven solutions to urban farming. Big step toward sustainability and community empowerment!