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 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 […]
FUNAAB Clears Land for 1ha Soybean, Sorghum Varietal Trial
… As IFSERAR, DUFARMS Make Strides in Agricultural Development By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has commenced preparations for a 1-hectare soybean and sorghum varietal trial, toward agricultural revitalisation and innovation. The initiative followed the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between FUNAAB and Hubei University of Technology (HBUT), along with four […]
Assetrise Set to Host Summit at FUNAAB
By Bamidele Odegbami In a bid to make food affordable for all, the Assetrise Smart Agropreneurship Project, in partnership with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is organising a summit themed “Commercialising Agriculture For Food and Income.” The event aims to empower over 1,000 students to become smart agropreneurs across the country. Scheduled to […]
FUNAAB, HBUT, Others Sign MoU to Boost Soybean, Sorghum Cultivation
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In a landmark agreement, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has joined forces with Hubei University of Technology (HBUT), South China Agricultural University, Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone, and Hubei Dijing Seed Industry Co. to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to advance soybean and sorghum cultivation, as […]
VC, LAKEM Support Indigent Students with Food Items
By Joy Adeyiga In what is fast becoming a custom of the University, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has once again extended his support to indigent students by giving 50 beneficiaries some packs of food items as a way of supporting and wishing them success as they commence their Second Semester Examination. Speaking during the […]
AMREC Holds 2-Day Organic Agriculture Refresher Training
By Femi Dansu The Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta recently organised a Two-Day Refresher Training for Multipliers of Organic Agriculture. The event was held between July 31 and August 1, 2024, at the Green Chamber of the University. In his Opening Remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde […]
NITDA Partners FUNAAB on Smart Brooding System
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Patrick Erinoso The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has partnered with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to implement a Smart Brooding System (SBS) programme. Under the initiative, 50 FUNAAB students were trained to raise day-old broiler chicks for a period of six to eight weeks using advanced solar-powered […]
VC Inspects Ongoing Construction Projects
By Tofunmi Adebayo On July 24, 2024, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, inspected several key construction projects at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). These projects included the Phase II Building of the College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), a new 100-Capacity Laboratory for the College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET), and a 120-Bed Undergraduate Hostel. […]
IFSERAR Holds One-Day Seminar on Indigenous Knowledge Systems
By Femi Dansu The Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources, and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), on July 24, 2024, held a One-Day Seminar, titled “Unseen Values of Common Agricultural Crops and Livestock,” at the Postgraduate School Auditorium. In her Welcome Address, the Director, IFSERAR, Prof. Alaba Jolaosho, noted the inherent benefits of all God’s creatures for […]
FUNAAB/HarvestField Begin 250Ha Soybean Cultivation on Campus
By Joy Adeyiga As part of efforts geared towards agricultural revitalisation on campus, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with HarvestField Industries Limited, today, July 23, 2024, began the cultivation of 250 hectares of land on campus for soybean production. Recalled that the University forged a significant partnership through a Memorandum of […]
Empowering Minds: A Day of Learning at FUNAAB Zoo Park!
On Friday, July 19, 2024, FUNAAB Zoo Park hosted a remarkable training seminar that focused on two critical topics: “Who is a Leader, and Leadership Traits” and “Manuscript and Manuscript Writing.” Held in the Conservation Room, this event was a valuable learning experience for our Curators and SIWES students. In his opening remarks, Prof. Sammy […]