FUNATO, Dizengoff Nigeria Celebrate Farmers' Field Day in Okeho

The Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO), in collaboration with Dizengoff Nigeria, has celebrated a Farmers' Field Day aimed at promoting agricultural development through knowledge sharing, practical training and access to modern agricultural technologies.

The event was hosted under the leadership of Prof. Rasheed O. Awodoyin, Dean of COPSAC, and had in attendance the Vice-Chancellor, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ojedapo, alongside other principal officers, university managers and staff members. Also present were the Baale Agbe of Oyo State, Chief Jacob Omolewu, and farmers from communities across Okeho and its environs.

The celebration featured technical training sessions facilitated by Dizengoff Nigeria, as well as a showcase of the company's agricultural products and solutions designed to help farmers improve productivity and adopt more efficient farming practices.

The event underscored the importance of collaboration between academic institutions, agricultural technology providers and farming communities in addressing challenges facing the agricultural sector.

FUNATO and participating farmers expressed optimism about establishing a stronger partnership with Dizengoff Nigeria to advance agricultural development, promote modern farming practices and improve productivity across the Oke-Ogun region of Oyo State.

The collaboration represents a promising step towards strengthening agricultural innovation, empowering local farmers and contributing to sustainable food production and rural development.