VC Calls for Collective Action to Address Nigeria’s Food Crisis
… As Ogun NIPR Holds 2024 Colloquium By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Joy Adeyiga & Lydia Adebayo The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has called for a united effort to overcome the obstacles hindering Nigeria’s progress in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in eradicating hunger and ensuring food […]
FUNAAB to Benefit from UNDP Smart Agro-Innovation Hub Project
By Emeka Oluka The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has been selected to participate in the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Smart Agro-Innovation Hub Project. The announcement was made by Dr. William Tsuma, Chief Innovation Officer and Head of the UNDP Lagos Office, during a reception for the UNDP team at the Office of […]
NIPR 2024 Colloquium: VC to Deliver Address on PR’s Role in Combating Food Scarcity
By Olaoye Oyewole The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, is set to deliver the Keynote Address at the 2024 Colloquium of the Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). The event, slated for October 3, 2024, would take place at the June 12 Cultural […]
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 […]
FUNAAB, Nourished Choice Foods Sign MoU on Food Production
By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, September 27, 2024, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nourished Choice Foods (NCF) to address the rising food costs and also enhance food production and distribution in Nigeria. Nourished Choice Foods, a Lagos-based company delivering high-quality food products to Nigerian consumers, is led […]
DUFARMS Broiler Processing Unit Comes Alive
The Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS) has revamped its Broiler Processing operations, to enhance the University’s poultry production capabilities. The processing facility, suitable for research and training, is expected to contribute to both academic and commercial objectives.
From Land to Table: The Journey of Vegetables in COBFAS
By Olatoye Sanusi In a bid to empower students with practical agricultural skills, the Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has taken a unique approach by training students in the art of vegetable farming. The process began with land clearing, where students rolled up their sleeves and hit the […]
Don Advocates Indigenous Knowledge for Value Addition
… Warns Against Bleaching By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The 85th Inaugural Lecturer of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Elizabeth Oluwalana, a distinguished expert in Agricultural and Resources Economics, has strongly cautioned against the harmful practices of skin bleaching. Instead, she urged the utilisation of natural products to prevent skin diseases […]
FUNAAB 81st Inaugural Lecture
The Search For The NIGERIAN BREAD, FUNAAB Don, Prof Idowu Tasks Private Sector to Develop Non-Wheat Local Raw Materials A Professor of Food Science and Technology, Prof Michael Idowu has called on the private sector to sponsor and introduce a new product known as the “Nigerian Bread” into the market just like there are British, […]
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 […]