IFSERAR Showcases Botanical Solution to African Rice Gall Midge at July Monthly Seminar
By Femi Dansu The Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has showcased promising research findings on the use of botanical extracts as sustainable alternatives to synthetic insecticides for controlling the African rice gall midge. The research was presented during the Institute’s July Monthly Seminar, held […]
FUNAAB Invites Interested Candidates to Apply for Six Newly Approved Academic Programmes
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has called on suitably qualified candidates seeking admission for the 2026/2027 Academic Session to proceed to any accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre to effect a change of course to any of its six newly approved Undergraduate Academic Programmes. The call follows the approval granted by the National Universities […]
Alternative Animal Feed Key to Food Security, Healthier Poultry Products — FUNAAB’s DVC, Academic
… As the University Holds 114th Inaugural Lecture By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Olusegun Mark Obafemi Idowu, has called for increased investment in alternative animal feed resources as a sustainable solution to Nigeria’s food security challenges, rising livestock production costs, and […]
FUNAAB Launches Community Farmers Market for Fresh Farm Produce
… Market Holds Every Five Days By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has officially commenced operations at its Community Farmers Market, marking another milestone in the University’s commitment to promoting agricultural development, food security, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. The market, situated along the University’s 3rd Gate, began operations today, June 29, […]
AMREC, Omoluabi Unveil Cassava Waste Processing Machine for Animal Feed Production
The Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with Omoluabi, has donated a cassava waste processing machine to farmers and cassava processors in Alabata Community, Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, alongside practical training on converting cassava waste into nutritious animal feed. The initiative […]
COBFAS Reaps from Agricultural Innovation with Bumper Tomato Harvest
… Expands Food Security Drive with 8-Hectare Maize Cultivation By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Centre for Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has recorded another significant milestone in its drive towards sustainable agriculture and food security with a bumper harvest of tomatoes. The tomato production project, which […]
FUNAAB Explores Partnership with German Agricultural Firm on Greenhouse Farming, Agricultural Development
By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has expressed its readiness to collaborate with a German agricultural company, IAK Agrar Consulting, to advance greenhouse farming, agricultural research, extension services, and capacity development in Nigeria. This was revealed today, Monday, June 22, 2026, during a courtesy visit by the Managing Director of IAK […]
FUNAAB Alumnus Wins 2026 US National Dairy Award
By Olasunkanmi Olajide The American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) has announced Nigerian scholar and an alumnus of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Dr. Yusuf Adeniji, as the recipient of the 2026 National Milk Producers Federation, tagged Richard M. Hoyt Award. The award, jointly supported by the National Milk Producers Federation Dairy Scholarship Fund, […]
FUNAAB, HAIDA Agric Firm Poised for Strategic Collaboration
By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to collaborate with HAIDA Agricultural and Technology Nigeria Limited in the areas of students’ internship, scholarship opportunities, and agricultural training programmes aimed at enhancing modern farming practices and technology transfer. Speaking during a meeting between the University Management and representatives of the company, […]
FUNAAB Students Shine as Ultimate Agri-Contest 2.0, Uncovers Young Agricultural Innovators
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, May 15, 2026, hosted the presentation of winners of the Ultimate Agri-Contest 2.0, a youth-driven agricultural initiative aimed at identifying, empowering, and promoting young agriculturists with innovative ideas capable of transforming agriculture and agribusiness in Nigeria. Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde […]
IFSERAR, Alliance Farms Forge Strategic Partnership on Data-Driven Livestock Production
By Femi Dansu The Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), today, April 30, 2026, paid a strategic visit to Alliance Farms, Oyo State, to deepen industry–academia collaboration and advance innovation in livestock and crop production systems. Welcoming the delegation, the Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Farms, Mr. Oyekunle Ogunmola, highlighted his […]
DUFARMS Holds Pre-Season Seminar on Innovation, Revenue Generation
By Olaoye Oyewole & Tayo Onayemi The Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on April 8, 2026, organised its 2026 Pre-Season Farming Seminar, bringing together internal and external stakeholders to explore strategies for advancing agricultural innovation and boosting revenue generation within the University. Declaring the seminar open, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. […]