FUNAAB, UPenn, Olowu Discuss Collaboration
By Joy Adeyiga & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), recently hosted delegates from the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), United States of America and the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Prof.) Saka Adelola Matemilola, to discuss potential collaboration opportunities between the two Universities. Welcoming the visitors on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in […]
FUNAAB Plans Sales Partnership with Justrite Superstore
By Joy Adeyiga & Temiloluwa Osinuga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and the Justrite Superstore are in talks for a grand-partnership, aimed to promote and expand the sales of the University’s agricultural products, as well as enhance entrepreneurial education. The need for partnership between both parties was ignited during a visit by the […]
BATNF Awards Start-Up Grants to FUNAAB Graduate Agripreneurs
By Femi Dansu The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) has granted 1.5 million Naira each to four Graduate Agripreneurs from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) totaling 6 Million in all. The event climaxed the Phase III of the FUNAAB-BATN Graduate Agripreneurs programme, held on May 23, 2024, at the 300-Seater Lecture Theatre […]
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 […]
Biotech Centre Hosts BIORISK Management Training
By Joy Adeyiga & Femi Dansu The Biotechnology Centre of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has concluded its Two-Day BIORISK Management Awareness Training for Scientists and Technologists in the University. The Training, which began on May 20, 2024, was convened by the Director, Biotechnology Centre, Prof. Olufunke Shittu. In her welcome address, Prof. […]
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 […]
CIPM Visits FUNAAB, Talks-up Collaboration with COLAMRUD
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) recently paid a courtesy visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), with the aim of fostering collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Administration (AGAD), in the College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD). The meeting was held in the […]
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 […]
IFSERAR Monthly Seminar to Focus on Research Proposal Writing
In an effort to foster academic excellence and research advancement, the Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR) has announced its Monthly Seminar scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The Seminar, slated to commence at 10:00 a.m., would be held at the Livestock/Fisheries Laboratory. The focal point of discussion for this month’s […]
Biotech Centre to Hold Two-Day Workshop
The Biotechnology Centre, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to hold a 2-Day Workshop on Biorisk Management Awareness from May 20 to 21, 2024, at the Bioinformatics Laboratory of the Biotechnology Centre, by 10:00 a.m.
COLBIOS Holds Training for Middle-Level Academic Professionals
By Joy Adeyiga, Femi Dansu & Abiodun Babatunde The College of Biosciences (COLBIOS) on Thursday, May 16, 2024, hosted a Development Training Programme for its Middle-Level Academic Professionals at the COLBIOS Seminar Room, located in the New Academic Building adjacent to the premises of the Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Center (AMREC). In her Opening […]