DUFARMS to Partner College of Engineering to Boost Innovation and Mechanisation at FUNAAB

The Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has announced a strategic partnership with the College of Engineering (COLENG) aimed at driving innovation, mechanisation, and sustainable agricultural productivity across the University.

The collaboration, formalised during a meeting held at the College of Engineering, seeks to harness engineering expertise to improve farm operations, processing efficiency, and equipment design in alignment with FUNAAB’s commitment to research-driven agricultural transformation.

Welcoming the DUFARMS delegation, the Dean of the College of Engineering, Professor Adedayo Badejo, commended the initiative as a forward-looking step toward institutional development. He affirmed the College’s readiness to provide technical support and promote innovation-led solutions, while emphasising the importance of clear strategies to ensure the success of the partnership.

In his remarks, the Acting Director of DUFARMS, Dr. Emmanuel Bankole, highlighted the need for greater internal synergy within the University, noting that progress is achievable when various units collaborate. He explained that DUFARMS has continued to expand its production capacity and called for engineering interventions to enhance mechanisation, improve processing systems, and upgrade livestock facilities.

Also speaking at the meeting, FUNAAB’s Resource Person on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Professor Adeniyi Olayanju, praised the partnership as timely and visionary. He observed that DUFARMS’ initiatives align with global objectives on food security and partnerships, and reflect the University’s mission to blend research, teaching, and practical engagement for real-world impact.

The meeting concluded with an agreement to form a joint working group that will focus on developing innovative technologies for farm mechanisation, efficient processing, and student-driven projects designed to enhance hands-on learning and productivity.

This partnership underscores FUNAAB’s dedication to fostering collaboration between agriculture and engineering as a pathway to achieving sustainable food systems and institutional excellence.