FUNAAB Begins Large-Scale Cultivation of Habanero, Bell Pepper
…Set to Harvest, Launch Pawpaw Sales in October By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Bamidele Odegbami The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in its ongoing efforts to boost agricultural productivity, has embarked on large-scale cultivation of Habanero and Bell Pepper in collaboration with Musarchy Farms. The project, which spans six hectares, would see the planting of […]
FUNAAB Launches Sales of DUFARMS Fresh Produce
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Bamidele Odegbami The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has commenced sales of fresh produce from its Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS), marking a pivotal step in its mission to boost food production and sustainability. At the official launch today, September 10, 2024, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, emphasised the University’s […]
WAFROEX Donates Another Set of Beehives to FUNAAB
… Signs MoU to Advance Beekeeping Research By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Bamidele Odegbami WAFROEX, a renowned agricultural export organisation focused on the export of high-quality West African agricultural products, further solidified its partnership with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, September 10, 2024, by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at […]
FUNAAB Trains Farmers on Innovative Rice Production Techniques
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through its Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), recently held a One-Day Capacity Building Workshop for farmers on innovative rice production. The Training, funded by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), focused on boosting rice yield through the […]
VC Commissions Food Processing Facility on Campus
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde today, September 3, 2024, commissioned a Food Processing Facility on Egg Drying Technology on campus. Speaking at the commissioning of the facility, the Vice-Chancellor reaffirmed the University’s unwavering support for groundbreaking research projects, highlighting their potential to transform Nigeria’s agricultural landscape. The project, sponsored […]
NCF Facilitates Donation of 3,000 Tree Seedlings to FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide In a bid to enhance the aesthetics, conservation efforts, and economic potential of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF), in collaboration with two other organisations, recently donated 3,000 tree seedlings to the University. The donated tree species include 1,400 Terminalia Superba (Afara/Yellow Pine), 900 Parkia biglobosa […]
OGSG Boosts Agriculture at FUNAAB with Fertilizer Donation
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Bamidele Odegbami In a significant effort to support the agricultural revitalisation programme currently ongoing at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), and also move to ensure food security in the Gateway State, Ogun State Government (OGSG) today, August 30, 2024, donated 100 bags of fertilizer to the University. While receiving […]
FUNAAB Partners Nutrients Life Ltd to Enhance Bakery Operations
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has entered into a strategic 5-year Lease Agreement with Nutrients Life Ltd to expand and revitalise the University Bakery, aiming to boost productivity, rebrand and meet increasing demand. The Agreement was formalised on August 30, 2024, during a meeting held in the […]
Zoo Park Welcomes PFN Children
… Harvests Fresh Vegetables In a significant move to drive the influx of visitors, to increase the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) recently had the pleasure of hosting children from the Prison Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Ogun State Chapter, for an unforgettable wildlife adventure at the FUNAAB Zoo Park. […]
The FUNAAB Success Story: Fostering Growth, Development through Strategic Partnerships
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Emeka Oluka In an era where global collaboration is key to academic and technological advancement, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has emerged as a leading example of how strategic partnerships could drive innovation, foster development, and enhance global reputation. Under the dynamic leadership of the 7th Substantive Vice-Chancellor, Prof. […]
Sustainable Poultry Farming: Garlic Extract Shows Promise as Antibiotic Replacement
By Durodola Makinde & Emeka Oluka The use of aqueous garlic extract as an alternative to antibiotics in promoting growth in broiler chickens was the main research focus presented at the recent Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR) Monthly Seminar for August 2024. Presenting the topic “Response of Chickens to Organic […]
DUFARMS, Assetrise Ltd Explore New Paths for Collaboration
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and Assetrise Ltd., have started exploring new paths for collaboration in the areas of raising Layers and Broilers. The drive was evident with a recent visit from a team from Assetrise Ltd. led by its Group Managing […]