Quality Assurance Crucial to Prevent System Collapse – VC
By Olaoye Oyewole The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has stated that quality assurance was vital to achieving the vision and mission of any organisation, warning that without it, organisations risk premature failure. Prof. Kehinde disclosed this at a One-Day Workshop organised for members of the University’s Quality Assurance Committee, […]
VC’s Inspection Tour Highlights Agricultural Innovations at FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Tofunmi Adebayo & Temiloluwa Osinuga In a recent comprehensive tour of the farmlands at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde showcased the University’s innovative approaches to agriculture, aimed at cushioning the effects of food challenges in the country. Prof. Kehinde’s inspection covered various facilities and highlighted […]
TETFund-NRF Project:
Tomato Agronomic Biofortification Project Holds Inception Meeting By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Tomato Agronomic Biofortification Project, a Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund)-National Research Fund (NRF) sponsored project has held its Inception Meeting to kick-start the project. The meeting, was held on June, 26, 2024, at the College of Plant Science and Crop Production […]
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 […]