The Faculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University (SU) is held in high esteem at national and international levels for the quality of its training and research and also as consultant in the agricultural and forestry industry. Students enrolled in the faculty’s undergraduate- and postgraduate programmes are expertly trained to become leaders and managers in the various sectors of the industry.
Throughout SA and abroad, alumni of the faculty can be found in top positions.
When SU was officially established in 1918, Agriculture was one of the first four faculties and right from the outset it made an indelible contribution to agricultural education and research in South Africa. In 2006 the Faculties of Agriculture and Forestry merged to become the Faculty of AgriSciences as it is today.
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The Faculty of AgriSciences is pleased to showcase key updates and significant developments from across our various departments.
Viticulture and oenology
Industry and Academia Unite for the First South African Table Grape Conference 2026
The Department of Viticulture and Oenology (DVO) and the South African Grape and Wine Research Institute (SAGWRI) have always valued its close relationship with...
Agriculture and food sciences
SU Engagement and Collaboration at the NGRP 2026
The National Grain Research Platform (NGRP), coordinated predominantly by Grain SA, recently held its Annual Meeting at the Future Africa campus of University...
Agriculture and food sciences
At Stellenbosch University the first successful genome editing of a woody crop in Africa was achieved
Stellenbosch, South Africa — Scientists at Stellenbosch University have achieved a major milestone in African plant biotechnology with the first published...
Conservation and forestry
Strengthening International Collaboration in Forestry Research: LMU Visit to Stellenbosch University
In March 2026, the Department of Forest and Wood Science at Stellenbosch University had the privilege of hosting a delegation from Ludwig-Maximilians...
Agriculture and food sciences
Niel van Heerden Appointed to Institute of Food Technologists Board (2026–2027)
Stellenbosch University MSc Food Science student Niel van Heerden has been appointed as a Member at Large on the 2026–2027 Board of Directors of the Institute...
Agriculture and food sciences
The Future of Food Talent - Braai and Panel Discussion
On 5 March 2026, the SU Food Science Association hosted a Braai & Panel Discussion: The Future of Food Talent, an evening that brought together industry insight...
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