By Bamidele Odegbami Prof. Helen Aduke Bodunde of the Department of Communication and General Studies (CGNS), College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD) would deliver the 91st Inaugural Lecture of the University on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building by 2 p.m. Titled "Eliminating the Avoidable Gulf Between Knowledge and Development," t…

By Joy Adeyiga & Femi Dansu The Career Services and Linkages Unit (CSLU) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), held its maiden interview session for Farm Officers today, Monday, May 27, 2024, at the CSLU Conference Room. The initiative was a collaboration between CSLU and Dewhales Farms, a rapidly growing crop and animal farming enterprise operating in Obafemi Owode …

 ... Happy with the usage of Beehives The Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Wafroex, Mr. Omar Lababidi recently paid a Courtesy Visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde to ascertain the level of usage of the recently donated Beehives. It would be recalled that Wafroex donated a large quantum of Beehives to the University on March 11, 2024, as part of its Corporate Social Respon…

By Femi Dansu The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) has granted 1.5 million Naira each to four Graduate Agripreneurs from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) totaling 6 Million in all. The event climaxed the Phase III of the FUNAAB-BATN Graduate Agripreneurs programme, held on May 23, 2024, at the 300-Seater Lecture Theatre (Auditorium 1), College of Agri…

The Director, Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE), Prof. Adeboye Fafiolu has been appointed as a member of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). As contained in a circular issued and signed by the Acting Registrar, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Dawodu, Prof. Fafiolu was elected at a Special Meeting of Senate on May…

 By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga Prof. Adebukunola Omemu, a renowned expert in Food Microbiology and Safety, has identified food safety as a critical responsibility that required a collaborative effort from all stakeholders involved in the food supply chain, from farm to fork. Prof. Omemu made this revelation during the 90th Inaugural Lecture of the Federal University of Agricult…

By Joy Adeyiga & Femi Dansu The Biotechnology Centre of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has concluded its Two-Day BIORISK Management Awareness Training for Scientists and Technologists in the University. The Training, which began on May 20, 2024, was convened by the Director, Biotechnology Centre, Prof. Olufunke Shittu. In her welcome address, Prof. Shittu said t…

 By Tofunmi Adebayo & Temiloluwa Osinuga The SmartSoil Project Team of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has equipped students of the Farm Practical Year (FPY) with the usage of the Digital Soil Nutrient App, a significant stride towards enhancing food security and streamlining farming processes. Themed “Digital Agriculture for Food Security: Accelerating Agri-based…