By Olasunkanmi Olajide The much-anticipated 2-hectare tomato farm, cultivated in June, 2024, by the industrious students of the Centre for Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is set to yield its first harvest in three weeks. On August 7, 2024, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, led an inspection tour of the flourishing…

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mate Africa and Partners (MAAP) to establish a 1,000-hectare Farm on campus. The collaboration was aimed at boosting capacity development and food production through agricultural ventures, including crop and livestock farming. As part of the par…

… As IFSERAR, DUFARMS Make Strides in Agricultural Development By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has commenced preparations for a 1-hectare soybean and sorghum varietal trial, toward agricultural revitalisation and innovation. The initiative followed the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between FUNAAB and Hubei University of Technology (H…

By Bamidele Odegbami In a bid to make food affordable for all, the Assetrise Smart Agropreneurship Project, in partnership with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is organising a summit themed "Commercialising Agriculture For Food and Income." The event aims to empower over 1,000 students to become smart agropreneurs across the country. Scheduled to take place on Septemb…

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In a landmark agreement, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has joined forces with Hubei University of Technology (HBUT), South China Agricultural University, Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone, and Hubei Dijing Seed Industry Co. to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to advance soybean and sorghum cultivation, as well as the New Re…

… Introduces Innovations The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has once again demonstrated its commitment to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity through the impressive conduct of its ongoing Second Semester Examinations. As one of Nigeria’s leading universities, FUNAAB’s dedication to ensuring a smooth, fair, and transparent examination process underscores …

By Olaoye Oyewole & Temiloluwa Osinuga Prof. Bolarinwa Senjobi, Dean, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COPLANT), has been honoured with the prestigious Fellowship Award of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) during their 48th Annual Conference, held at the International Women Center, Abuja. The accolade recognised his outstanding contributions to the field of Soil Scien…

By Femi Dansu The Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta recently organised a Two-Day Refresher Training for Multipliers of Organic Agriculture. The event was held between July 31 and August 1, 2024, at the Green Chamber of the University. In his Opening Remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde who was represe…

… As the College Honours immediate past VC, others By Joy Adeyiga & Temiloluwa Osinuga The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has congratulated the heroes of the College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) for their significant contributions to the growth and development of both the College and the University, encouraging current staff to learn from these exemplary indiv…