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Agriculture & Food Security:FUOYE Farms
Prof. Theophilus BABALOLA
Director, FUOYE Farm
Dr. Abiodun Oladayo AJALA
Deputy Director, FUOYE Farm
FUOYE Farms is a strategic teaching, research, and commercial agricultural unit of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), established to support practical agricultural education, applied research, and sustainable food production. The Farm serves as a living laboratory where theoretical knowledge is translated into hands-on experience, innovation, and enterprise development.
As an institution with a strong agricultural mandate, FUOYE recognises agriculture as a key driver of food security, employment, and rural development. FUOYE Farms therefore integrates teaching, research, and commercial farming practices to support academic programmes, research innovation, student training, and community engagement.
Scope
The scope of FUOYE Farms covers agricultural production, research, training, and enterprise activities across crop, livestock, and agro-based systems. Its scope includes:
▶Crop production and horticulture
▶Livestock and animal production systems
▶Agricultural research and field experimentation
▶Practical training and experiential learning
▶Commercial farming and agribusiness initiatives
▶Extension services and community-based agriculture
FUOYE Farms operates in collaboration with the Faculty of Agriculture, research centres, FUOYE Ventures, and external agricultural stakeholders.
Vision
To be a model university farm that integrates education, research, innovation, and commercial agriculture for sustainable development.
Mission
To support academic excellence, research innovation, and food security through practical agricultural training, applied research, and sustainable farming practices.
Responsibilities, Services, and Duties
FUOYE Farms performs the following core responsibilities:
▶Providing practical training facilities for agricultural students and researchers
▶Supporting applied agricultural research and field trials
▶Producing crops and livestock for teaching, research, and commercial purposes
▶Serving as a demonstration centre for modern and sustainable farming practices
▶Supporting agribusiness, entrepreneurship, and enterprise development initiatives
▶Facilitating community outreach, extension services, and farmer engagement
▶Maintaining farm infrastructure, equipment, and biosecurity standards
▶Supporting food security initiatives and institutional supply needs
▶Advising Management on agricultural development and sustainability strategies
Through these functions, FUOYE Farms ensures that agricultural activities remain productive, innovative, and educationally relevant.
Agricultural Innovation and Community Impact
FUOYE Farms plays a critical role in strengthening FUOYE’s contribution to national development and community wellbeing.
By combining education, research, and enterprise, the Farm enables the University to:
▶Provide hands-on agricultural training and skills development
▶Advance applied research in crop and livestock production
▶Promote sustainable and climate-smart agricultural practices
▶Support agribusiness development and rural entrepreneurship
▶Contribute to food production, local economies, and community resilience
Committed to innovation, sustainability, and knowledge transfer, FUOYE Farms remains a vital component of FUOYE’s academic ecosystem and public service mandate.
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