By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has been honoured with a Certificate of Appreciation by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) at its 2nd Triennial Conference in Windhoek, Namibia. The conference which was held from August 12-16, 2024, brought together over 1,500 delegates from around the world, and the Dean, Colleg…

The Part Time Degree Programme (PTDP) of the University would hold its 2023/2024 Academic Session Orientation and Matriculation tomorrow, August 16, 2024. The programme would be held at the Postgraduate School Auditorium by 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., respectively.…

By Femi Dansu, Tofunmi Adebayo & Temiloluwa Osinuga In a proactive effort to enhance the safety and security of lives and properties on campus, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Zoo Park, in collaboration with Stamp Multiventure, has organised a Fire Safety Workshop for its staff on August 14, 2024. The Director, FUNAAB Zoo Park, Prof. Sammy Sam-Wobo (2nd Left) and t…

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) on August 14, 2024, played host to a distinguished delegation from the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, Lagos State, underscoring the growing relationship between the two institutions. The team was led by Dr. Khadijah Agbalaya, Ag. HoD, Animal Production Department, LASUSTECH. The delegation’s visit …

By Femi Dansu In a bid to boost agricultural research and livestock production, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, today, August 12, 2024, commissioned a state-of-the-art 30-unit Small Ruminant Experimental Pen at the College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM) Farm, along the Directorate of University Farms …

By Femi Dansu & Temiloluwa Osinuga The Management of AUXANO Farms today, August 13, 2024, paid a Courtesy Visit to the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde to strengthen their ongoing partnership. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde exchanging pleasantries with one of the Top Management Staff of AUXANO Farms after the…

We are thrilled to announce that Access Dental Clinic is now available on campus at the FUNAAB Health Centre (2nd Building). We are here to provide top-notch dental care to all students and staff. Why Choose Access Dental Clinic? Comprehensive dental services Professional and friendly staff State-of-the-art equipment Affordable rates Location: FUNAAB Health Centre (2nd Building) …

In a bid to make food affordable for all, the Assetrise Smart Agropreneurship Project, in partnership with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), would on September 6, 2024, hold a Summit, themed "Commercialising Agriculture For Food and Income," at the Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building by noon. The event aims to empower over 1,000 students to become Smart Agropreneurs acr…

By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in partnership with NOLAP Farms, has been preparing for a massive maize harvest by the end of August. The 9-hectare maize farm which was part of a broader initiative, included the development of a state-of-the-art Cattle Ranch on the University campus, focusing on both beef and dairy farming. Ground-level view o…

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in partnership with Assetrise, has commenced the expansion of the yam plantation situated on a 100-hectare plot of land within the University campus. Part of the 100ha land being cleared to pave the way for expansion In mid-July, yams were transplanted from the nursery to a prepared section of the land, while the remaining area was also…

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In a significant move to spearhead agricultural revitalisation and enhance food production within its immediate environment, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has entered a strategic partnership with Auxano Farms to establish a sprawling 500-hectare Farm Estate within the University campus. The collaboration, which has started with…