FUNAAB Leads Global Dialogue on AI-Driven Regenerative Agriculture
… As it Hosts 2025 Humboldt Kolleg Scientific Conference By Olaoye Oyewole & Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Africa’s best University of Agriculture and ranked 7th globally, has once again demonstrated its leadership in agricultural research and innovation as it hosted the opening session of the 2025 Humboldt Kolleg Scientific Conference, […]
FUNAAB Kicks Off Another Round of Massive Yam Sales
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Bolanle Olawepo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has once again reaffirmed its leadership role in sustainable agriculture under the transformative leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, as the Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS) today, September 10, 2025, commenced another round of massive sales of freshly harvested yams and […]
Agroecology, Organic Agriculture Leadership Course to Launch at FUNAAB on Sept. 15
By Joy Adeyiga & Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria, is set to host the launch and first in-person session of the Agroecology and Organic Agriculture Leadership (AOAL) Course from September 15–19, 2025. The flagship programme marks a significant milestone in advancing sustainable agriculture and leadership development across Africa. Structured as […]
COBFAS Begins 2025/2026 Farm Practical Year Orientation on Monday
By Tofunmi Adebayo The Centre for Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is set to begin the 2025/2026 Academic Session Farm Practical Year (FPY) Orientation Programme from Monday, September 1 to Friday, September 5, 2025, at the Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building, starting at 9 a.m. each day. With the theme […]
FUNAAB Launches AI-Powered One Health Research Hub, AIA4OneHealth
By Olaoye Oyewole & Wuraola Dada The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has recorded another milestone with the official launch of the Artificial Intelligence Applications for One Health (AIA4OneHealth) research hub. The initiative, unveiled at the University today, August 27, 2025, marked the commencement of two groundbreaking projects aimed at leveraging artificial intelligence to […]
Ojogbon Orchard Park: FUNAAB Alumni Bequeath Nature’s Legacy to Campus
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has received yet another remarkable gift of love and legacy as two of its distinguished alumni, Prof. Adeniyi Afolabi and Farmer Ayopo Somefun, officially endowed the University with the Ojogbon Orchard Park. The commissioning of the project, held on August 22, 2025, […]
Young Innovators Shine at STAN’s Science Fair Exhibition
By Tofunmi Adebayo & Aduragbemi Oke The 65th Annual Conference of the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN), being hosted at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), took on a vibrant twist on its second day as pupils and students from across the country transformed the Science Fair Exhibition into a hub of creativity, […]
ACOMORAN Undergoes Leadership Programme at FUNAAB
By Femi Dansu The Amalgamated Commercial Tricycles and Motorcycles Owners, Repairs and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), Ogun State Chapter, has commenced its enrolment in the newly introduced Philosophy and Leadership Programmes of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The programme, offered through the Philosophy and Leadership Studies Unit under the Institute of Communication […]
FUNAAB Farmers’ Cooperative Begins Maize Harvest on 6-Hectare Farm
… Sales Continue Today at SSANU Complex by Noon By Tofunmi Adebayo The FUNAAB Farmers’ Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited has commenced the harvest of maize from its 6-hectare farmland located within the University campus. The initiative, which enjoys the full backing of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, underscores the University’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and […]
From Roots to Innovation: FUNAAB Lights Up Bulbs with Bamboo, Celebrates Aadun at Indigenous Knowledge Launch
By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Tofunmi Adebayo & Aduragbemi Oke In a groundbreaking move that blends science, sustainability, and tradition, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has featured a remarkable demonstration of the University’s strides in renewable energy through bamboo technology, and the cultural revival of Aadun, a traditional snack. It also unveiled its Indigenous Knowledge […]
COLPLANT Hosts 2nd Biennial Conference on Climate-Smart Agriculture
By Femi Dansu The College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, July 21, 2025, commenced its 2nd Biennial Conference with the theme “Advancing Sustainable Food Systems Through Climate-Smart Crop Production.” Declaring the event open, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Olukayode […]
FUNAAB Set to Host 2025 Carnegie Diaspora Fellowship Program Workshops
By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to host workshops under the 2025 FUNAAB-Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP), as it had earlier welcomed two African diaspora scholars from Virginia State University (VSU), Professors Richard Omotoye and Laban Rutto. The workshops, aimed at enhancing academic and stakeholder engagement, would focus […]