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Agriscience’s top first years receives recognition

Three students in the Faculty of AgriSciences were acknowledged as being among the top first years attending Stellenbosch University in 2020.


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Building sustainable wildlife economies in Africa

Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation supports AWEI through R10 million partnership


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Matie searches for perfect recipe for rhino milk

Stellenbosch University (SU) animal sciences postgraduate student Dakota Guy is trying her level best to formulate a replacement milk for rhinoceros that is as close to the original as possible.


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Dr Erna Blancquaert receives bursary to become a Master of Wine

Stellenbosch University viticulturist and researcher Dr Erna Blancquaert is one of only two recipients from around the world of the 2021 Taylor’s Port Golden Vines Diversity Scholarships.


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New handbook focuses on fertilisation
of citrus trees in SA

Issues such as the nutritional needs of citrus trees, the sampling and interpretation of soil, leaf and water samples, the fertilisation of bearing and non-bearing trees, and symptoms of nutrient deficiency are all tackled.


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French knighthood in agriculture for SU wine researcher

The French government has bestowed a ceremonial knighthood, the Chevalier dans l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole (Knight in the Order of Agricultural Merit), upon wine microbiologist Prof Benoit Divol.


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SU AgriSciences Faculty signs MOU with CCARDESA to strengthen agricultural know how in SADC

The relationship between Stellenbosch University and the Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA) has been strengthened.


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Veritas gold medal for university’s wine cellar

Stellenbosch University’s Welgevallen Cellar received a gold medal for its Die Laan Merlot 2019 at the 31st Veritas Award Ceremony. Three other wines from this cellar also received recognition in the form of one outstanding silver and two silver medals.


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Su academics named highly cited researchers

Two eminent academics at Stellenbosch University (SU) have been named Highly Cited Researchers, according to the Highly Cited Researchers™ 2021 list from the Web of Science Group, released on Tuesday (16 November).


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BFAP leader Prof Ferdi Meyer to focus on contribution of commercial farming at next Food Dialogue session

The next Food Dialogue session on 1 December 2021 at Stellenbosch University will place the spotlight on the contribution of South Africa’s commercial agriculture sector to ensure food security in Southern Africa.


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Preliminary results show there are ways to fight borer beetle

Stellenbosch University (SU) entomologists are continually keeping an eye on the developing issue surrounding the spread of the polyphagous shot hole borer beetle (PSHB) and its associated fungus around the country, and the threat it holds for trees.


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Contribution of informal farming sector should not be underestimated, says BFAP expert

South Africa’s informal farming sector is contributing far more to the economy and ultimately also food security than is officially being recognised.


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Data-driven project to promote equitable economic growth and diversification of Malawian agriculture

Ways to improve the economic future and livelihoods of smallholder farmers in the African country of Malawi .


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Drones and elephants: this is the way to go

Stellenbosch University (SU) researchers have been involved in the first ever paper to be published containing practical guidelines and a suggested ethical protocol on how to cause as little as possible disturbance to elephants when flying over them with drones.


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Fruit packaging is the name of the game for
Dr Fadiji

Most people will not look at an apple carton or other forms of fruit packaging twice – but not Dr Tobi Fadiji.


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Postdoctoral fellow puzzled by genetics of invasive beetle

Geneticist Dr Anandi Bierman, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology at Stellenbosch University (SU) is one of many researchers who are trying their best to keep a small pest named the shot hole borer beetle (SHBB) at bay.


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Canola: Consider using less nitrogen fertilizer, PhD study shows

Most Western Cape wheat farmers who also plant canola, might be able to cut back on the amount of nitrogen fertilizer applied to canola


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A journey in winemaking: from harvest hand to PhD in hand

Thirty years ago, Dr Anton Nel started off his career in the wine world as a laboratory assistant and a harvest hand.


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SU agronomists and co-workers scoop 10 awards

The calibre of Stellenbosch University students and staff and the work that they do towards solving pressing agronomical issues in the South African agricultural sector was recognised by the South African Society of Crop Production (SASCP) for contributions at the Combined Congress.


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Gridlock on SA soybean yields can be broken

There are ways and means to give South African soybean yields much needed impetus. To do so, farmers will have to make some changes to how they handle their cropping systems and soils.


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GPhD researcher explores producers’ plans to exit farming over the next decade

Who are the producers most likely to exit farming over the next decade? Which factors are driving their decisions in this regard?


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The South African Genetics Society elects Stellenbosch University academic as president

Stellenbosch hosted the joint conference of the South African Genetics Society (SAGS) and the South African Society for Bioinformatics (SASBi).


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Are granulated micro-fine limes superior?

Most regulated sources of lime and related products sold on the South African market actually have the same effect on soil pH in the long term, as long as the liming rare is corrected for calcium carbonate equivalence (CCE) before application.


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Hortgro Phytosanitary Laboratory

Construction is drawing to a close at the Hortgro Phytosanitary Laboratory (or PHYLA for short). PHYLA will serve as base for much needed research into how to at best control pests and plant diseases that are of phytosanitary importance.


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Fertiliser use could be reduced with nature-based farming, shows major scientific study

Analysis of 30 long running farm experiments in Europe and Africa has shown that the high crop yields can instead be achieved through a combination of more environmentally friendly practices.


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