LASUSTECH Officials Visit COBFAS to Explore Collaborative Opportunities
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 […]
VC Commissions 30-Unit Small Ruminant Pen for COLANIM
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 […]
AUXANO Farms Strengthens Partnership with FUNAAB
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. During the meeting, held in the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, both parties explored further opportunities for collaboration, aiming to […]
Access Dental Clinic: Now On FUNAAB Campus!
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? Location: FUNAAB Health Centre (2nd Building) For more information, please contact us on 07064334199, 0703 0832562 […]
Assetrise Set to Host Summit at FUNAAB on September 6
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 […]
FUNAAB/NOLAP 9ha Maize Farm Set for Harvest
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 […]
FUNAAB, Auxano Farms Collaborate to Establish 500ha Farm Estate on Campus
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 the […]
FUNAAB, Assetrise Expand 100ha Yam Plantation on Campus
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. In mid-July, yams were transplanted from the nursery to a prepared section of the land, while the remaining area was also cleared on August 7, […]
FUNAABites’ 2ha Tomato Farm Ready for Harvest in 3 Weeks
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 […]
FUNAAB Partners MAAP to Launch 1,000ha Farm on Campus
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 […]
FUNAAB Clears Land for 1ha Soybean, Sorghum Varietal Trial
… 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 (HBUT), along with four […]
Assetrise Set to Host Summit at FUNAAB
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 […]