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Hidden beneath the soils of South Africa’s grain fields, scientists from the Agricultural Research Council uncovered a remarkable insect-parasitic nematode that...

On Saturday 11 April 2026, a group of African Wildlife Economy Institute (AWEI) team members visited !Khwa ttu, often described as the ‘embassy’ of the San of...

Stellenbosch, 7 May 2026 – Stellenbosch University (SU) has relaunched the piggery at its Mariendahl Experimental Farm following a major upgrade to strengthen...

The Department of Viticulture and Oenology (DVO) and the South African Grape and Wine Research Institute (SAGWRI) have always valued its close relationship with...

The National Grain Research Platform (NGRP), coordinated predominantly by Grain SA, recently held its Annual Meeting at the Future Africa campus of University...

In March 2026, the Department of Forest and Wood Science at Stellenbosch University had the privilege of hosting a delegation from Ludwig-Maximilians...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Prof André Jooste has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC), further strengthening leadership across South...

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 &...

A growing sense of connection is taking shape within the Department of Agricultural Economics, led by the Agricultural Economics Postgraduate Association (AEPA)...

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...

Cape snoek is one of South Africa’s most important fish species. It continues to be a staple for many people, especially those in low-income households, as well...

Reports indicate that over 63% of South African households experience varying levels of food insecurity. Yet, between 9 124 and 17 969 tonnes of fruits and...

At the Faculty of AgriSciences December graduation ceremony, Stellenbosch University formally bid farewell to Professor Danie Brink, who presided over his final...

World Hunger Day was observed on 28 May. In an opinion piece for the Mail & Guardian, Prof Scott Drimie of the Division of Human Nutrition explained why it is...

Africa is not short of research on food systems, but translating that knowledge into effective interventions to improve diets, health and livelihoods across the...

Prof Cletos Mapiye from the Department of Animal Sciences in the Faculty of AgriSciences delivered his inaugural lecture on Thursday 30 April 2026. The title of...

A new special issue of the journal Development Southern Africa brings together leading South African researchers, policymakers and practitioners to confront one...

A team of researchers from Stellenbosch University (SU) and the Agricultural Research Council have, for the first time, successfully edited the DNA of a woody...

Two researchers from Stellenbosch University (SU) were part of the team, led by researchers from the University of Pretoria (UP) and Adelaide University, that...

Cape snoek is one of South Africa’s most important fish species. It continues to be a staple for many people, especially those in low-income households, as well...

Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Invasion Biology is embarking on a comprehensive benchmarking exercise to establish the status of plant invasions along the...

Reports indicate that over 63% of South African households experience varying levels of food insecurity. Yet, between 9 124 and 17 969 tonnes of fruits and...

Mopane worms are widely harvested as a food source in Southern Africa. Containing three times more protein than beef or chicken, as well as more calcium, iron...

If you are interested in studying Food Science & Technology, Biotechnology, Communication, Biological Sciences or Agricultural Sciences in South Africa, look no...

Many packaged foods for babies and young children sold in South Africa contain flavourings that could harm their eating habits and health. Flavourings in these...