DIGICULTURE Project Kicks Off on June 11
The kickoff ceremony and workshop for the DIGICULTURE Project, aimed at promoting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of Ogun State through digital innovation and technology has been slated for Tuesday, June 11, 2024, by 11:00 a.m. at the Postgraduate School Auditorium. A memo released by the Principal Investigator and Project Leader, Prof. Olusegun Folorunso […]
HortiNigeria Trains Students, Staff on Commercial Onion Cultivation
By Olaoye Oyewole HortiNigeria, in collaboration with Eweko Integrated Services and FUNAAB Hub, organised a Training Workshop for students and staff of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) on cultivating onions commercially in Southwest Nigeria. During his lecture on onion farming, Mr. Abdullateef Otunba from Eweko Integrated Services debunked the myth that onions cannot […]
“Food Safety, a Shared Responsibility for All,” Says FUNAAB’s 90th Inaugural Lecturer
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 […]
FUNAAB Webinar Series 009
Agriculture thrives on timely and accurate information, crucial for decision-making in areas such as input management and market trends. In Nigeria, farmers face challenges in accessing such vital data, impacting productivity. However, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into agriculture holds promise for addressing these issues and advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1, 2, 11, […]
SmartSoil Team Equips FPY Students with Digital Soil Mapping App
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 […]
SmartSoil Team to Train FPY Students on Tuesday
The SmartSoil Team based at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), would be demonstrating the capabilities of the Digital Soil Nutrient App to Farm Practical Year (FPY) students on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the 1000-Seater Auditorium, starting at 10 a.m. According to the Project Team Lead, Prof. Olusegun Folorunso, the Training would provide […]
Sales of Mushroom Begins on Campus
By Joy Adeyiga & Tofunmi Adebayo The Mushroom Unit of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has commenced the sale of delectable mushrooms, marking a significant step towards promoting sustainable nutrition and environmental consciousness. Dr. Idayat Atayese of the Department of Microbiology, College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), spearheading the initiative, highlighted the long-standing human appreciation […]
VC Advocates Fusion of Wisdom, Knowledge in Modern Farming Practices
… As AMREC Trains Over 100 Tomato Farmers in Odeda LGA By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Olaoye Oyewole The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has stressed the crucial role of wisdom and knowledge in contemporary farming endeavours in the ongoing quest for agricultural prosperity, particularly tomato cultivation in the Southwest. This assertion came on Thursday, May 2, […]
FUNAAB Forges Partnership with ASSETRISE on Food Security
By Adekunle Adebiyi In a strategic move aligning with the Town and Gown relationship principle and the progressive vision of the current University Management under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ASSETRISE Limited, a reputable private […]
I am committed to full Rehabilitation of FUNAAB Road – Senator Shuaib
By Emeka Oluka, Femi Dansu & Tofunmi Adebayo Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, on Monday, April 29, 2024 during a working visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), reaffirmed his dedication to the comprehensive rehabilitation of the Camp/FUNAAB road. As Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT & Cyber […]
FUNAAB, LMU, UNIMAID Unite to Help Farmers Embrace CSA
By Joy Adeyiga & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) in collaboration with the Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State and the University of Maiduguri, Borno State have united their expertise to propel Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) into the forefront of Nigeria’s agrifood system. The basis of the collaboration was revealed at the Project […]
VC Donates Food Items to Indigent Students
… As First Semester Exams Begin By Joy Adeyiga & Tofunmi Adebayo The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has taken a compassionate step to alleviate the food shortage faced by indigent students during examination periods by donating essential food items. The donation, which included rice, sweet potatoes, spaghetti, garri, tomato paste, and more, totalling 50 packs […]