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, Assetrise Expand 100ha Yam Plantation on Campus
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in partnership with Assetrise, has commenced the expansion of the yam plantation situated on a 100-hectare plot of land within the University campus. In mid-July, yams were transplanted from the nursery to a prepared section of the land, while the remaining area was also cleared on August 7, […]
FUNAAB, Auxano Farms Collaborate to Establish 500ha Farm Estate on Campus
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In a significant move to spearhead agricultural revitalisation and enhance food production within its immediate environment, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has entered a strategic partnership with Auxano Farms to establish a sprawling 500-hectare Farm Estate within the University campus. The collaboration, which has started with the […]
FUNAAB/NOLAP 9ha Maize Farm Set for Harvest
By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in partnership with NOLAP Farms, has been preparing for a massive maize harvest by the end of August. The 9-hectare maize farm which was part of a broader initiative, included the development of a state-of-the-art Cattle Ranch on the University campus, focusing on both beef […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Achieves New Milestone
… Ranks 7th in Africa for Exceptional Teaching Skills By Emeka Oluka The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has been recognised as one of the Top 10 African universities with the best teaching skills, ranking 7th on the prestigious list compiled by Times Higher Education (THE). This achievement was a testament to FUNAAB’s commitment […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]