DUFARMS, Assetrise Ltd Explore New Paths for Collaboration

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and Assetrise Ltd., have started exploring new paths for collaboration in the areas of raising Layers and Broilers. The drive was evident with a recent visit from a team from Assetrise Ltd. led by its Group Managing Director (GMD), Mr. Oluwadurotimi Ojamam…

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REMINDER: IFSERAR August Seminar Announced

The Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR) is gearing up for its monthly seminar, scheduled for Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The Seminar is set to begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Livestock/Fisheries Laboratory. It would also feature a presentation by Dr. Fatai Adewole on the topic, "Response of Chickens to Organic Growth Promoters as Alternatives to A…

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Acting Head of DPR Donates Water Turtle to FUNAAB Zoo

By Femi Dansu The Acting Head of the Directorate of Public Relations (DPR), Mr. Olasunkanmi Olajide, today, August 26, 2024, donated a water turtle to the FUNAAB Zoological Park to support its growth and development. Commending the donor, the Director, FUNAAB Zoo Park, Prof. Sammy Sam-Wobo, appreciated Mr. Olajide for his generosity, calling on other staff members to emulate the gesture and do…

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FUNAAB Commences Massive Harvest at the 2ha Tomato Farm

By Olasunkanmi Olajide The long-awaited harvest of the 2-hectare tomato farm, cultivated in June 2024, by the industrious students of the Centre for Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS) on Farm Practical Year (FPY), at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), officially began today, August 26, 2024. Some of the harvested tomatoes. The initiative was strategically launched…

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Expert Identifies Challenges of Food Inflation in Nigeria

…Calls for Intensive Agricultural Mechanisation By Durodola Makinde & Emeka Oluka An expert in Agricultural practices and the Acting Director, Directorate of University Farms, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Dr. Emmanuel Bankole has lend his voice to address the issue of rising food inflation in the country. Dr. Bankole who was a guest on the radio programme, tagged…

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COLBIOS Showcases Entrepreneurial Skills of Microbiology Final Year Students

By Bamidele Odegbami The Department of Microbiology at the College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on August 23, 2024, organised an Entrepreneurial Skills Exhibition for its final-year students. The event aimed to extend their learning beyond theoretical knowledge by encouraging the development of products that address community needs. Well-packa…

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CIBN Seeks Renewal of Strategic Partnership with FUNAAB

By Olasunkanmi Olajide On August 23, 2024, the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) led by the President and Chairman of the Council, Prof. Pius Olanrewaju paid a Courtesy-Visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde to reaffirm the Institute's commitment to renew the existing strategic partnership with the University. …

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FUNAAB Muslim Community Holds 6th AGM

By Olatoye Sanusi The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Muslim Community Welfare Foundation (FAMWEF) recently held its 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Tunde Lemo Auditorium, where the 2022 and 2023 Annual Reports and Financial Statements were presented. Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, commended the Muslim community for their commi…

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DITTECS Holds Inclusion, Sensitisation Seminar on UN-SDGs

By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu In a bid to join forces to drive the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs), the Directorate of Technologists and Technical Staff (DITTECS) of the University, on August 22, 2024, held a One-Day Seminar at the Green Chamber. Themed, "Linking DITTECS Activities to the UN-SDGs," the Inclusion and Sensitisation Seminar was meant to inform Technologis…

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Massive Harvest Kicks Off at FUNAAB/NOLAP 9ha Maize Farm

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Lydia Adebayo The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde today, August 22, 2024, visited the expansive 9-hectare maize farm in partnership with NOLAP Farms, where he observed the ongoing massive harvest of Maize and engaged with both Farm Managers and market women involved in the process. Speaking during th…

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FUNAAB Partners IAP, DJI to Hold Agric Drone Show on Campus

By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with Integrated Aerial Precision (IAP) and DJI Agriculture, hosted an Agricultural Drone Show on campus to enlighten agriculturists on the transformative potential of drone technology in agriculture. Themed "Transforming Nigeria's Agriculture with Drone Technology," the event featured an engaging lecture a…

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Don Calls for Legislation to Ban Open Grazing

… As FUNAAB Holds 93rd Inaugural Lecture By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Temiloluwa Osinuga A renowned expert in Wildlife Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Omotola Jayeola has called for the enactment of legislation to ban open grazing in Nigeria, even as he emphasised the need to promote wildlife ranching, highlighting the …

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