New Stellenbosch University-led study tests whether the use of cattle and cover crops can improve vineyard sustainability. South Africa Wine is funding the study expected to help the industry make more...
Dragonflies highly valuable insects for assessing water, land quality. Threatened by many factors. Must be included more widely in biodiversity conservation efforts. Action plan to promote dragonflies...
Graduation was held on Tuesday, 25 March, marking a significant milestone in the academic journey of Dr Nkosinathi Nxumalo. Growing up in the rural area of Ematholeni Reserve in Empangeni kwesakwaMthethwa, the...
With the passing of Professor Wilhelm Eckart Kassier, South African agricultural economics bids farewell to a transformative figure. A visionary leader, an academic powerhouse, and a champion of market reform,...
The South African Society of Crop Production (SASCP), Soil Science Society of South Africa (SSSSA), and Southern African Society for Horticultural Sciences (SASHS), gathered for the annual Combined Congress 2025...
The pre-graduation celebration on Tuesday, 25 March, was a heartfelt occasion filled with hope and gratitude as we honoured 15 transdisciplinary MSc students (Food & Nutrition Security and Sustainable...
Sweetness hails from the small town of Alice in the Eastern Cape, where her passion for science and determination has shaped an inspiring journey of perseverance. Her drive to pursue postgraduate studies in Soil...
The Faculty of AgriSciences remembers Ken Pringle, a dedicated entomologist, esteemed colleague, and cherished mentor, who passed away peacefully at his home in Stellenbosch on 14 January 2025, surrounded by his...
Ancois de Villiers has completed the first joint PhD between Stellenbosch University and Leiden University, a complex but rewarding collaboration bridging partnerships between South Africa and the Netherlands,...
World Wildlife Day was celebrated on 3 March. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at the African Wildlife Economy Institute at Stellenbosch University explain how a business-driven approach can boost...
At the AgriSciences graduation ceremony held last Thursday, 12 December, we celebrated not only the culmination of academic journeys but also the remarkable achievements of our top-performing students. These...
Stellenbosch University boasts the oldest Agricultural Economics Department in South Africa. The Department was established in 1925 with Prof J.F.W. Grosskopf as the first Chair. Since then, the Department has...