Research in Agricultural Engineering - Online first
Rheological properties of banana fruit in the creep test: Effect of variety and ripeness levelOriginal Paper
Nursigit Bintoro, Bambang Purwantana, Bayu Nugraha, Surya Abdul Muttalib, Slamet Sulistiadi, Vivien Fathuroya
Res. Agr. Eng., X:X | DOI: 10.17221/12/2025-RAE 
Banana quality is influenced by many factors, including variety and level of fruit ripeness. This quality can be evaluated from various points of view, one of which is the rheological consideration. Rheological properties are very important to study because they determine the design of equipment and processes, and minimise product damage. The aim of this research was to analyse and model the effect of variety and ripeness level on the rheological properties of banana fruit by applying a creep test. This research was carried out using a factorial experimental design 3 × 3 with 5 replications. Three varieties of banana, namely Ambon (Musa parasidiaca...
Addressing water scarcity in agriculture through small reservoir construction in Kashkadarya ProvinceOriginal Paper
Khojiakbar Khasanov, Masharif Bakiev, Oqil Rasulov, Nodira Babajanova, Ilhom Abdurahmanov
Res. Agr. Eng., X:X | DOI: 10.17221/20/2025-RAE
This study explores the construction of small reservoirs (SRs) as a strategic solution to address water scarcity in Kashkadarya Province, Uzbekistan, where agricultural productivity is heavily dependent on irrigation. By utilising geographic information system (GIS) and remote sensing (RS) technologies, optimal locations for reservoirs were identified, focusing on improving the water availability for irrigation during critical periods. The research highlights the socio-economic and environmental benefits of SRs, including enhanced agricultural yields, increased employment opportunities, and reduced reliance on energy-intensive pumping stations. The...
Modelling for a land suitability analysis of rice terraces on the upland area using the geographic information system (GIS) and analytical hierarchical process (AHP)Original Paper
Razali, Rahmawaty, Chairani Hanum, Zulkifli Nasution
Res. Agr. Eng., X:X | DOI: 10.17221/101/2024-RAE
Rice fields are the main source of rice production. Rice field expansion is one way to increase rice production. Rice field expansion activities for the upland area in Indonesia are often overlooked due to limited information about the availability of suitable land. In upland areas, rice terraces are often found. Until now, there has been no guideline for determining the suitable location of rice terraces on upland areas. The purpose of this study was to develop a land suitability assessment model for rice terraces using geographic information system (GIS) and the analytical hierarchical process (AHP) on upland areas like the Lake Toba catchment area....