Bandung, 2025 — A research team from the Library and Information Science Program, Faculty of Communication Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran, has received a research grant from the Directorate General of Higher Education (DIKTI) to develop an agricultural big data repository. The study, running from 2025 to 2027, will be conducted at the Malabar Nature Library, Pacet District, Bandung Regency.
The project is led by Dr. Rully Khairul Anwar, M.Si., with team members Dr. Diah Sri Rejeki, Rinda Aunillah, Aminudin, and Falih Ijlal Septian. It also involves students Fikri Naufal Wilmara and Andini Saphira Dwi Az-Zahra, highlighting the importance of collaborative academic engagement.
This research addresses the urgent issue of farmer regeneration in Indonesia, where younger generations are increasingly reluctant to pursue farming careers. To tackle this, the study introduces a big data repository providing weather data, soil fertility information, market prices, and pest patterns, enhanced with artificial intelligence (AI) recommendations for smarter decision-making.
By integrating technology with agriculture, the system is expected to empower young farmers with data-driven, precise, and efficient agricultural practices. The involvement of the Malabar Nature Library further emphasizes the role of libraries as centers of education, innovation, and environmental sustainability.
The project directly supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) by providing digital literacy for young farmers and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) by leveraging big data and digital infrastructure for agricultural innovation.
The research outcomes will include a prototype agricultural big data repository, scientific publications in international and national journals, and the registration of intellectual property rights (IPR). These outputs will contribute not only to local innovation but also to strengthening Indonesia’s academic reputation globally.
Looking ahead, the research team hopes the system can be replicated in other regions, accelerating farmer regeneration and enhancing Indonesia’s agricultural competitiveness in the digital era.
Writer: Shelpi Nur Awaliyah
