Indonesia is an agricultural country where agricultural activities can be carried out all the time so that food commodities and agricultural products will become a primary need for humans. Currently, the food and agricultural products industry in Indonesia continues to develop dynamically. In the future, the field of agricultural product technology will experience many challenges with an increasingly competitive environment and rapid technological changes. To anticipate these challenges, the UNU Yogyakarta Agricultural Product Technology Study Program optimizes the potential of existing human resources through learning, research, and community service activities.
The Agricultural Product Technology Study Program is one of the disciplines that applies knowledge related to agricultural products after harvest using appropriate technology and aims to increase the added value of the food / agricultural products. In the field of agricultural product technology, we study the physical, chemical, and microbiological properties of food / agricultural products to the food processing process. The fields of this science include: post-harvest technology, processing, packaging, storage, preservation, to aspects of food halalness and entrepreneurship.
Students will master the essential knowledge and skills needed to thrive in their chosen field.
- Food Processing and Quality Control
Able to explain knowledge about the concepts of processing, analysis, quality control, and evaluation of food and agricultural products.
- Post-Harvest Technology Management
Able to compile theoretical concepts about technical aspects of post-harvest handling to produce food products that are ready for consumption.
- Comprehensive Food Analysis
Able to carry out food and agricultural product analysis in the fields of chemistry, physical, microbiology, nutrition, sensory, halalness, and business economics, and able to apply the principles of food safety and quality.
- Halal Food Product Development
Able to design halal-based food and agricultural product development.
- Food Entrepreneurship and Technology Integration
Able to utilize science and technology to design halal food entrepreneurship techniques.
- Research and Innovation in Food Technology
Able to follow the development of science and able to utilize technology in solving problems through research in the field of Agricultural Product Technology.
Starting and managing food processing businesses, developing innovative food products, and establishing halal food enterprises.
Working in food manufacturing companies, managing production processes, and ensuring product quality and safety.
Providing expert advice on food processing technologies, product development, and industry best practices.
Developing halal standards, conducting halal audits, and ensuring compliance with halal certification requirements.
Conducting laboratory analysis for food safety, quality control, nutritional content, and product development.
Overseeing quality assurance processes, implementing food safety systems, and managing post-harvest quality control.