<![CDATA[The community partnership program was designed to revitalize the greenhouse at the Taman Teknologi Pertanian (TTP) Kutai Kartanegara through the integration of Internet of Things (IoT)-based automation and frugal innovation. The initiative was implemented collaboratively by Politeknik Negeri Samarinda using a participatory action approach that actively involved local farmers throughout the planning, implementation, and evaluation processes. The program was executed in four structured phases: (1) Preliminary Assessment and Consultation, which identified inefficiencies in the existing sprinkler irrigation system; (2) Design and Prototyping, which developed a low-cost screw-adjusted drip irrigation model allowing precise water control; (3) IoT System Development, which incorporated DHT sensors, relay switches, and smartphone-based control for real-time monitoring; and (4) Installation and Training, which ensured full system implementation and capacity building among participating farmers. The results showed a successful transformation of the greenhouse into an automated and efficient agricultural environment. The new system allowed both manual and automatic operation, improving water-use efficiency and reducing maintenance efforts. Moreover, the participatory training strengthened farmers’ digital and technical competencies, enabling them to manage and maintain the IoT-based system independently. The program’s outcomes highlight how affordable, context-appropriate technology, when supported by community participation and institutional collaboration, can contribute to sustainable and inclusive agricultural innovation. Ultimately, this initiative serves as a model for integrating low-cost digital technology into smallholder farming systems, promoting productivity, resilience, and the digital transformation of rural agriculture in Indonesia.]]>
Copyrights © 2026
