Faculty of AgriSciences

Strengthening Agricultural Research and Capacity Building: SU Hosts Eduardo Mondlane University Delegation

From August 19 to 21, the Faculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University (SU) had the privilege of hosting a delegation from Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM), led by Prof. Rogerio Chiulele. The visit marked...

Strengthening Strategic Partnerships: CCARDESA Delegation Visits Stellenbosch University

From 26 to 28 August 2024, the Faculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University (SU) hosted a delegation from the Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA),...

Bridging Conservation and Community: Master’s Student Researches Leopard Movement in the Western Cape

Master’s student Jamie-Lee Carle, under the supervision of Professor Alison Leslie and Dr Katy Williams, and in collaboration with the Cape Leopard Trust, conducted a study on predicted leopard movement corridors...

Cultivating Knowledge: HORT434 Class of 2025 Receives Sponsored Textbooks

Photo Above: left to right: Esmé Louw (HORT434 module coordinator and lecturer, Department of Horticultural Science, Stellenbosch University), Dr Keanu Martin (pre-harvest researcher, Department of Horticultural...

SAWIPB Hosts Successful Knowledge Donation Day at L’Avenir Wine Estate

On Friday, 16 August 2024, the South African Wine Industry Professional Body (SAWIPB) hosted a successful Knowledge Donation Day at the L’Avenir Wine Estate. This event, designed to enrich the educational...

Resource Roundup

Looking for getting some practical economic price comparisons? Use the Food Price Monitoring and Analysis Toolfrom FAO that lets you compare prices on both a local and an international range. Here’s an example...

The Faculty of the Future Initiative: Pioneering the Next Era of AgriSciences

As we look ahead, the agricultural sector is set to encounter a myriad of challenges—from the impacts of climate change to rapid technological advancements, from market fluctuations, and the increasing demand for...

SU Agricultural Economists Shine at the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists

A distinguished group of South African delegates, including leading academics from Stellenbosch University, recently made notable contributions at the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists...

Faculty of AgriSciences Webinar Series: Empowering Prospective Students

From 18 July until 15 August 2024, the Faculty of AgriSciences hosted a webinar series aimed at prospective students who have applied to the faculty but have not yet accepted their offers. These information...

SAGWRI: Postgraduate Opportunities in 2025

Adaptation and resilience of grapevine to limiting water Several projects are available for PhD and Masters level studies from 2025 in a multidisciplinary programme titled: “Adaptation and resilience of grapevine...

SAGWRI MSc students project proposal presentations

The South African Grape and Wine Research Institute (SAGWRI) currently has 80 postgraduate students enrolled, including 22 PhD, 47 MSc, and 11 BScHons students. On 25th and 26th April, the new MSc students (18 of...

Viticulture and Oenology Winter Programme Inspires Future Winemakers with Hands-On Experience and Industry Insights

On June 16, 2024, the Department of Viticulture and Oenology (DVO) within the Faculty of AgriSciences, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) and the Cape...

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