FUNAABites Shine at National Youth Dialogue on Inclusive Food Systems
A 400-Level student of the Department of Animal Nutrition (ANN), College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Miss Esther Abisola Akinade, has been appointed into the Steering Committee of the newly initiated Young Farmers in Nigeria (YoFiN), a key outcome of the just-concluded National Young People’s Dialogue on […]
FUNAAB’s 103rd Inaugural Lecture:
Don Calls for Adoption of Portable Screenhouses for Household Farming in Nigeria By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In a strategic push for food security and healthier living, Prof. Akinola Popoola, a renowned Plant Pathologist from the Department of Crop Protection, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), […]
FUNAAB Alumni to Plant 100,000 Trees
… Set to Advance other Projects on Campus By Tofunmi Adebayo In a landmark move to promote environmental sustainability and campus beautification, the Alumni Association of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has unveiled plans to plant 100,000 trees across the University campus between July and August, 2025. Each tree would carry the name […]
FUNAAB Supports FAO’s Digital Village Initiative, Showcases Alumni as Pacesetters
By Emeka Oluka The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has once again reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging digital innovation in agriculture by actively participating in the Inception Workshop of the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Digital Village Initiative (DVI). Held between May 6 and 7, 2025, at the Marriott and Sheraton Hotels, Ikeja, the […]
FUNAAB, Alumni Eye Strategic Partnership to Develop Farm Resort on Campus
…As Council’s Strategic Retreat Enters Day 3 By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with its Alumni Association, is exploring the possibility of establishing a multi-million Naira Farm Resort on campus. The proposed initiative was being conceived to boost edu-tourism, enhance nature activities, increase Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), and encourage […]
IFSERAR Holds 9th In-House Review Meeting
… Calls for Synergy Between Indigenous Knowledge, Scientific Innovation By Joy Adeyiga The Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), has once again blazed the trail by holding its 9th In-House Research Review Meeting, with a resounding call for the integration of indigenous knowledge systems and modern scientific innovation to address the […]
FUNAAB-DIGISOL Champions Digital Financial Literacy for Farmers to Combat Climate Change
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga In a bid to revolutionise agricultural practices and bolster climate resilience among farmers, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, April 24, 2025, hosted a One-Day Training Workshop under its DIGISOL Project. Themed “Digital Financial Solutions Training for Farmers, Cooperatives, and Local Authorities for Sustainable Agriculture to Adapt […]
DIGISOL-FUNAAB to Train Rural Farmers on Digital Financial Solutions
As part of efforts to boost climate resilience and drive digital transformation in agriculture, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) would be hosting a One-Day Training Programme themed “Digital Financial Solutions (DFS) for Farmers in Remote Communities to Adapt to Climate Change.” The training, which is being organised by the DIGISOL-FUNAAB Team under the […]
Six FUNAAB Graduates Win BATNF Agripreneurship Grants
By Raymond Osemene In a bid to promote agripreneurship among fresh graduates, six former students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) have emerged as recipients of the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) grant, each receiving a cheque of One Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira to support their agricultural ventures. The outstanding agripreneurs […]
FUNAAB-WAFROEX Holds Beekeeping Training for 160 Students
By Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with WAFROEX, a leading multinational apiculture and agro-allied organisation powered by Goldswarm, have successfully conducted an introductory training on beekeeping for 160 FUNAAB students. Held today, April 9, 2025, at the Green Chamber, the event was tagged “Introductory Training on Beekeeping and Apiculture […]
FG Partners Keystone Bank to Launch Agricultural Grants Initiative at FUNAAB
By Joy Adeyiga In a strategic effort to boost agricultural development in Nigerian universities, the Federal Government, in collaboration with Keystone Bank, is set to launch an Agricultural Grants Initiative at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The initiative, driven by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development under the Youth Economic Intervention and De-radicalisation […]
FUNAAB to Host Introductory Training on Beekeeping, Apiculture Value Chain on Wednesday
In a bid to promote sustainable agriculture and entrepreneurship, the WAFROEX-FUNAAB Beekeeping Academy, in partnership with GoldSwarm, is set to host a comprehensive One-Day Introductory Course in Apiculture and Beekeeping Value Chain Fundamentals at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the training would take place from 9:00 a.m. […]