FUNAAB Intensifies Agricultural Revitalisation, Food Security Drive as COBFAS Harvests 8-Hectare Maize Farm
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has highlighted FUNAAB’s Agricultural Revitalisation Efforts, Food Security Drive, and Community Impact as the Centre for Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS) commenced the harvest and sale of maize from its 8-hectare farm. Prof. Kehinde disclosed […]
DRIP, AMREC Train Farmers on Good Agricultural Practices for Sustainable Tomato Production
By Raymond Osemene The Directorate of Research, Innovation and Partnerships (DRIP), in collaboration with the Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, August 28, 2026, organised a One-Day training on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) to promote sustainable tomato production among farmers. Held at the AMREC Training Hall, the […]
FUNAAB Celebrates Innovation, Entrepreneurship at the Unveiling of the Eco-System Hybrid Dryer
By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has reaffirmed its commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship, research commercialisation and community development with the unveiling of the Eco-System Hybrid Dryer by Eco-Synergy Innovations (Nig.) Ltd. at an innovation-focused programme held today, August 26, 2026. The technology was showcased by the Team Lead, Mr. Oluwagbemiga Adeboye, […]
COBFAS to Hold Orientation Programme for 2026/2027 Farm Practical Year Students
The Centre for Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS), would hold an Orientation Programme for students of the 2026/2027 Farm Practical Year (FPY) from Tuesday, September 1 to Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the Prof. Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun Ceremonial Building. The programme, themed “Building Future-Ready Agricultural Professionals through Practical Skills, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Food System,” is […]
ISAE Commences Two-Day Hybrid Africa Regional Conference at FUNAAB
By Raymond Osemene The International Society for Applied Ethology (ISAE) has commenced its Two-Day Hybrid Africa Regional Conference at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), with a call for greater integration of animal behaviour and welfare science into Africa’s agricultural development. The conference, themed “Behaviour to Welfare: Driving Innovative and Inclusive Animal Ethology in […]
FUNAAB to Host Landmark Africa-Europe Conference on Agroecology Education in September
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria, is set to welcome leading Academics, policymakers, development partners, researchers, and agroecology practitioners from Africa and Europe for the Final Conference of the AGRECOFARM Project, a flagship international initiative dedicated to advancing agroecology education and promoting sustainable agricultural transformation across Africa. According to the Ag. Head, Directorate […]
FUNAAB to Host Nigeria’s First National Symposium on Greenhouse Cultivation
By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria’s leading specialised University in agricultural education, research and innovation, is set to host the maiden edition of the National Symposium on Greenhouse Cultivation in Nigeria from October 20 to 23, 2026. The Opening Ceremony is slated for October 21, 2026 at the Red Chamber, […]
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 […]