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FMW Officials Visit FUNAAB for Vehicle Assessment

By Tofunmi Adebayo Officials of the Federal Ministry of Works (FMW), today, October 29, 2024, visited the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), to assess and board selected vehicles that have been earmarked by the Board of Survey. Speaking during a meeting held at the new Vice-Chancellor’s Office, representatives of the FMW, Engr. Albert Godfrey […]

Library Holds Orientation for New, Returning Students

By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has once again demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence with the successful 2024/2025 Academic Session Library Registration and Orientation for new and returning students. The event, held on October 24, 2024, at the Wole Soyinka Library, attracted a large turnout and was described as peaceful […]

From Land to Table: The Journey of Vegetables in COBFAS

By Olatoye Sanusi In a bid to empower students with practical agricultural skills, the Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has taken a unique approach by training students in the art of vegetable farming. The process began with land clearing, where students rolled up their sleeves and hit the […]

FUNAAB 81st Inaugural Lecture

The Search For The NIGERIAN BREAD, FUNAAB Don, Prof Idowu Tasks Private Sector to Develop Non-Wheat Local Raw Materials A Professor of Food Science and Technology, Prof Michael Idowu has called on the private sector to sponsor and introduce a new product known as the “Nigerian Bread” into the market just like there are British, […]

FUNIS to Hold Staff Retreat

By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta International School (FUNIS) has announced a 3-Day Staff Retreat scheduled to take place from Wednesday, September 11 to Friday, September 13, 2024. According to a memo signed by the Ag. Principal, Mr. Olusola Ilori the retreat would be held daily by 10 a.m. at the Conference […]

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 […]

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 […]

FUNAAB to Hold 93rd Inaugural Lecture on August 21

By Tofunmi Adebayo & Temiloluwa Osinuga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), would on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, host its 93rd Inaugural Lecture at the Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building by 2 p.m. The Lecture, titled “The Tragedy of Consumption and Conservation: A Paradox of Community Emancipation,” would be delivered by Prof. Omotola Abiola Jayeola […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, 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, […]

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