FUNAAB Opens Applications for 2026 AGRECOfarm Training on Climate-Smart Agriculture

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta has announced the commencement of applications for the second cohort of its 2026 AGRECOfarm Training Programme, aimed at equipping farmers, students, and agripreneurs with practical knowledge in sustainable and climate-smart agriculture.

The two-day intensive training, scheduled to hold from May 13 to 14, 2026, will focus on modern agroecological practices, including soilless farming, hydroponics, nutrient management, composting, and integrated pest management.

Organisers disclosed that the programme is designed to bridge the gap between conventional farming methods and emerging sustainable agricultural technologies, particularly in the face of climate change and growing food security concerns.

According to the organisers, participants will receive hands-on training with real equipment demonstrations, with about 80 per cent of the sessions dedicated to practical learning. The programme will also adopt a simplified learning structure without formal examinations to encourage wider participation and easier knowledge transfer.

The training is open to small- and large-scale farmers, students, agripreneurs, agricultural extension officers, and agribusiness professionals seeking to improve productivity and adopt sustainable farming systems.

Participants are expected to gain practical knowledge in crop and nutrient management, soil-less farming systems, farm record keeping, and environmentally sustainable food production practices.

The organisers added that successful participants would receive certificates of participation alongside training materials and daily lunch throughout the programme.

The training will hold at the FUNAAB campus in Abeokuta, Ogun State, with registration fixed at ₦20,000.

Interested applicants have been encouraged to complete their registration through the official application link provided by the organisers.

The AGRECOfarm initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to promote innovation-driven agriculture and strengthen sustainable food production capacity among young farmers and agricultural stakeholders in Nigeria.