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Faculty of AgriSciences
From Reactive to Proactive Decision Making in Agriculture through Data
Strategic Data Evolution: Chaired by Dr. Melissa van der Merwe, the summit highlighted agriculture's shift toward treating high-speed, sophisticated data and predictive analytics as essential strategic assets for global competitiveness...
Faculty of AgriSciences
Honorary Award from Grain SA for Prof Marena Manley
Pioneering Cereal Science: Prof Manley was honored by Grain SA for her 29-year career in NIR spectroscopy and hyperspectral imaging, establishing her as a global leader in grain quality evaluation. Industry & Academic Impact: Her research...
Faculty of AgriSciences
Prof André Jooste appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC)
Strategic National Leadership: Prof André Jooste has been appointed Chairperson of the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC), where he will oversee market efficiency, regulatory advice, and the strategic distribution of statutory...
Faculty of AgriSciences
The Future of Food Talent - Braai and Panel Discussion
Inaugural Global Chapter: The SU Food Science Association launched Africa’s first Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Student Chapter, hosting a landmark panel with leaders from firms like PepsiCo and Woolworths. Future-Ready Skills...
Faculty of AgriSciences
Engaging with International Scholars in Agricultural Economics
Global-Local Knowledge Exchange: Prof Edward Mabaya from Cornell University visited Stellenbosch University to lecture on how digital platforms and mobile technologies are transforming agri-food systems in the Global South. Practical...
Faculty of AgriSciences
Niel van Heerden Appointed to Institute of Food Technologists Board (2026–2027)
Niel van Heerden’s appointment to the IFTSA Board of Directors further cements Stellenbosch University’s global leadership in food science, joining fellow students and faculty in prominent roles within the international organization.
Faculty of AgriSciences
Strengthening International Collaboration in Forestry Research: LMU Visit to Stellenbosch University
International Research Synergy: A delegation from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) visited Stellenbosch University to strengthen a global partnership focused on eucalypt systems, wood formation, and ecophysiology within the...
Faculty of AgriSciences
Industry and Academia Unite for the First South African Table Grape Conference 2026
Inaugural Industry Collaboration: The South African Society for Enology and Viticulture (SASEV) and the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) will host the first-ever Table Grape Conference in Franschhoek this August, focusing on...
Faculty of AgriSciences
SU Engagement and Collaboration at the NGRP 2026
Strategic Integration: Held at the Future Africa campus, the 2026 NGRP meeting focused on aligning industry, research, and policy to ensure that scientific innovations, such as genomics and climate resilience, deliver tangible, on-farm...
Faculty of AgriSciences
AgriSciences
One of Stellenbosch University’s flagship faculties and is one of South Africa’s major producers of top quality engineers.