International Grassland Congress: A Global Gathering for Sustainable Agriculture
The 25th International Grassland Congress (IGC), held from May 14-19 in Covington, Kentucky, USA, brought…
Stellenbosch University Helping African Countries to Protect their Banana Industries against Fusarium Wilt TR4
In June, two staff members of the Department of Plant Pathology assisted the Food and…
The Future Generation of the Seed Industry has Arrived
The International Seed Federation (ISF) held the 99th World Seed Conference 2023, with the theme…
Strengthening International Collaborations: Stellenbosch University Explores Opportunities for Partnership with Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic
Stellenbosch University prides itself on an international network that includes more than 120 formal bilateral…
Pioneering Climate-Smart Horticulture – HortiDemoCentre launches new training offering
The HortiDemoCentre, located at the department of Agronomy, Stellenbosch University, has emerged as a hub…
There’s more to Africa’s food system paradox than just agricultural issues, says UN advisor
There’s more to Africa’s food system paradox than just agricultural issues, says UN advisor on…
Frontier ‘Eco2Wine’ EU Horizon Europe Doctoral Training Network project set to boost innovation and communication in winemaking
Stellenbosch University is part of a consortium of eight academic institutions from around the world…
Into the Highlands in Angola with the National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project
Dr Barbara van Asch (Genetics Department) was invited by the National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project…
SASPP Western Cape Branch Meeting – 3 April 2023 at Neethlingshof Winery
On 3 April 2023, eighty plant pathology enthusiasts from all over the Western Cape came…
Speed Networking Event Hosted by Agricultural Economics Postgraduates
On 23 February 2023, the Agricultural Economics Postgraduate Association (AEPA) seated in the Department of…
Regenerative Agriculture: promising innovations for rain-fed crop production in Mediterranean-climate regions
With the potential to enhance soil health, increase biodiversity and foster resilient crop production systems,…
Doctorate on litchis for Dr Cronje
After more than two decades researching South African litchis, Regina Cronje of Nelspruit can also…
Key milestones reached in project to strengthen skills in climate smart agriculture
Stellenbosch University through its Water Institute and Faculty of Agrisciences, in partnership with Maastricht School…
Expert Economist Dr. Uma Lele Highlights Pressing Issues in Agriculture and Rural Development at Annual Mohammad Karaan Memorial Lecture
Internationally recognised economist and expert in rural development and global food security, Dr. Uma Lele…
Wildlife’s role in food systems
Ways of including animals and plants into the food system while still supporting conservation were…
Scientists identify 100 important questions facing plant science
An international panel of scientists that included a researcher from Stellenbosch University (SU), have identified…
Fusarium crown rot of wheat can be managed thanks to conservation agriculture principles
Western Cape wheat producers who farm according to conservation agriculture principles should aim to implement…
Viticulture Researcher and Lecturer Dr Erna Blancquaert Receives Award at Wine Harvest Commemorative Event
Cape Town, South Africa - Dr Erna Blancquaert, lecturer in Grapevine and Wine Sciences at…
SU produces award-winning young mind in Fruit and Postharvest Pathology
Martin John (MJ) Richard, an MSc student in the Fruit and Postharvest Pathology programme at…
Stellenbosch student boasts world’s best PhD thesis in Wood Science for 2022
The International Academy of Wood Science (IAWS) recently announced that Dr Adefemi Alade, who completed…
Systems approach our best shot at improving child nutrition
The Nourished Child project – a collaboration between City University (United Kingdom), the University of…
SU a strong global player in training conservation leaders
Stellenbosch University (SU) is making its mark as a world-renowned provider of conservation training. Prof…
Advanced fruit fly training hosted in Stellenbosch
In December 2022, delegates from across sub-Saharan Africa attended an advanced course in fruit fly…
Agronomy reaps good awards crop at combined congress
The South African Society of Crop Production (SASCP), the Soil Science Society of South Africa…
Prof André Jooste appointed as new Agricultural Economics chair
The Agricultural Economics Department at Stellenbosch University (SU) has a new chair. Having assumed office…
SU well represented at 59th AEASA conference
From 2 to 5 October 2022, colleagues from the Agricultural Economics Department at Stellenbosch University (SU)…
Agronomy demonstrates practicals to Khayamandi High School learners
Kayamandi High School attracts learners from as far as Franschhoek, Jonkershoek, and Pniel. However, the…
The Faculty of Social Sciences Impact for social justice
Faculty of AgriSciences members came together to have discussions on their impactful projects at the…
Children’s colouring book on nematology translated into isiXhosa
Stellenbosch University (SU) is part of a consortium of 14 universities in sub-Saharan Africa, as…
Mediterranean Ecosystems and ConsEnt In Focus
Ancois de Villiers, PhD candidate in the Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology, recently received…
PhD study could help reduce pomegranate industry’s plastic footprint and fruit waste
An idea that could eventually help shrink the pomegranate industry’s plastics footprint and can curb…
Small Things Fund Founder Dr Rhoda Malgas receives PhD for study about indigenous teas
Conservation Ecology lecturer and founder of the student-centred Small Things Fund, Dr Rhoda Malgas, received…
Food equity and nutrition inequality discussion hosted by the Faculty of AgriSciences
The African food dialogues are an initiative of the Southern African Food Lab, which is…