Workshop on AI in Agrotechnology
The Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) recently hosted a workshop on AI in Agrotechnology, inviting representatives from friendly nations to share new breakthroughs in agricultural...
Stellenbosch University’s Plant Disease and Pest Diagnostics services reaches new heights
In an innovative move for plant and insect diagnostics, The Plant Disease Clinic Stellenbosch (PDC) and Bluebug Insect Diagnostic Services have officially merged as of April 2025! The newly unified service will...
Rooted in Legacy, Growing Towards the Future – Agricultural Economists Illuminate the Path Ahead
As part of its centenary celebrations, the Department of Agricultural Economics at Stellenbosch University launched a series of special events in collaboration with alumni chapters across the Western Cape. The...
Research and Development Spotlight: A Glimpse into the Genetics Department’s Global Footprint
The Department of Genetics at Stellenbosch University is home to a vibrant and diverse academic community of 23 staff members whose research spans the full spectrum of genetics – from plant and animal genetics to...
Prestigious international award for Prof Marena Manley
Prof Marena Manley, from the Department of Food Science, has been named the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Tomas Hirschfeld Award (THA) by the International Council for Near Infrared Spectroscopy (ICNIRS) —...
Plant Disease Clinic attends the National Biosecurity summit in Pretoria
Sonja Coertze and Elaine Basson (Plant Disease Clinic Stellenbosch, Department of Plant Pathology) were invited to attend the National Biosecurity Summit, held on 10–11 June 2025 at the University of Pretoria’s...
Global Expertise Meets Local Innovation at the IMPACT Open-Air Lab
Following the launch of the IMPACT OAL (Intensive Monitoring of Planted and Competing Trees Open-Air Laboratory) by the Hans Merensky Chair in Advanced Modelling of Eucalypt Wood Formation (EucXylo), led by Prof...
Study on regenerative wine farming takes bull by the horns
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...
Global experts rally for stronger dragonfly conservation action
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...
From Rural Beginnings to Breaking New Scientific Ground: The PhD Journey of Dr Nkosinathi Nxumalo
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...
A Tribute to a Pioneer: The Legacy of Professor Wilhelm Eckart Kassier
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,...
Leading Agricultural Societies Unite at Combined Congress 2025 in Polokwane to Advance Sustainable Farming
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...