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Faculty of AgriSciences
Doctoral study highlights postharvest food waste crisis and solutions in SA
The Waste-Hunger Gap: Between 9,124 and 17,969 tonnes of produce are wasted annually at the wholesale level, while over 63% of South African households face food insecurity. Cold Chain Failures: Inadequate refrigerated transport and...
Faculty of AgriSciences
Genetics research wants to help protect Cape snoek
Genetic Vulnerability: DNA analysis reveals that South African snoek are not one resilient group but at least two distinct genetic stocks... Management Overhaul: Treating snoek as a single global resource is risky; the study calls for...
Faculty of AgriSciences
A Farewell at Graduation: Honouring Prof Danie Brink
Legacy of Leadership: Professor Danie Brink retired as Dean of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University after decades of dedicated academic and administrative service. Aquaculture Pioneer: He established South Africa’s first undergraduate...
Faculty of AgriSciences
Building Community Among Agricultural Economics Postgraduates
Student-Led Support: AEPA is a student-driven initiative designed to combat isolation by fostering a supportive community focused on academic and professional growth. Strategic Leadership: A dedicated seven-member committee manages diverse...
Faculty of AgriSciences
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 Stellenbosch University, where he made a lasting contribution to teaching...