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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...
Agriculture and food sciences
Honorary Award from Grain SA for Prof Marena Manley
Prof Marena Manley, from the Department of Food Science, recently received an Honorary Award from Grian SA at their annual Congress held at NAMPO Park from 11...
Media release
Engaging with International Scholars in Agricultural Economics
During the week of 23–27 March 2026, the Department of Agricultural Economics had the privilege of hosting Prof Edward Mabaya from Cornell University, who...
Media release
Prof André Jooste appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC)
Prof André Jooste has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC), further strengthening leadership across South...
Agriculture and food sciences
From Reactive to Proactive Decision Making in Agriculture through Data
On 17–18 March 2026, Dr Melissa van der Merwe from the Department of Agricultural Economics at Stellenbosch University chaired the Agridata Fresh Produce Data &...
Media release
Building Community Among Agricultural Economics Postgraduates
A growing sense of connection is taking shape within the Department of Agricultural Economics, led by the Agricultural Economics Postgraduate Association (AEPA)...
Media release
In Memoriam Prof Johann Laubscher
Prof Johann Laubscher passed away on 26 February 2026. He retired at the end of 2005 as an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at...