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UFS, ARC launch four research chairs to tackle climate change

Research & Development

UFS, ARC launch four research chairs to tackle climate change

22 Jul 2024

Climate change - the real threat to farming profitably

Agriculture

Climate change - the real threat to farming profitably

Felix Kagura 16 Nov 2022

E-learning platform for vineyard workers launched

Viticulture & Oenology

E-learning platform for vineyard workers launched

19 Oct 2022

Storytelling event spotlights achievements in African agricultural research

Agriculture

Storytelling event spotlights achievements in African agricultural research

20 Jan 2022

#YouthMatters: Portia Phohlo of Woodlands Dairy on her love of soil science, and improving farm sustainability

Research & Development

#YouthMatters: Portia Phohlo of Woodlands Dairy on her love of soil science, and improving farm sustainability

Robin Fredericks 24 Jun 2021

'Sacred forests' in West Africa capture carbon and keep soil healthy

Forestry

'Sacred forests' in West Africa capture carbon and keep soil healthy

Michele Francis 9 Apr 2021

The role of digital transformation in kick-starting African economies

4th Industrial Revolution

The role of digital transformation in kick-starting African economies

Tau Mashigo 7 Dec 2020

Local soil preparation publication receives international award

Research & Development

Local soil preparation publication receives international award

Lucinda Heyns 1 Oct 2020

Vinpro viticultural training sharpens vineyard workers skills

Viticulture & Oenology

Vinpro viticultural training sharpens vineyard workers skills

18 Jul 2019

In 100 years' time, maybe our food won't be grown in soil

Research & Development

In 100 years' time, maybe our food won't be grown in soil

Alex McBratney 28 Dec 2018

Agri Tech

Satellites help Cape farmers use water more efficiently

9 Jan 2018

The 2017 Winners, at the back from left: Lucille Botha (Izethelo Media Award), André Roux (Innovation Award), Leopoldt van Huyssteen (Frontrunner Award). In front from left, Kammies Goliath (Specialist Agricultural Worker), Tumiza Nganunu (Advanced Agricultural Worker), Errol April (Novice Award), Jan van Wyk (runner-up Advanced Agricultural Worker), Ricardo Theodore (runner-up Specialist Agricultural Worker) and Sonja Plaatjies (General Agricultural Worker Award).

Agriculture

Outstanding performances in SA's deciduous fruit industry awarded

27 Sep 2017

Agriculture a culprit in global warming, says US research

Agriculture

Agriculture a culprit in global warming, says US research

Ellen Wulfhorst 25 Aug 2017

Agriculture

Organic farming gains popularity

Constantine Akitanda 24 Jul 2017

Demand for agricultural land in Eastern Free State remains resilient

Agriculture

Demand for agricultural land in Eastern Free State remains resilient

17 May 2017

Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute. Image source:

Agriculture

Minister Zokwana reaches out to agri colleges

21 Apr 2017

Agribusiness

Leopoldt van Huyssteen appointed as academic head of AEL

23 Jan 2017

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Agriculture

To discover Africa's biodiversity, look to the soil

Esther Ngumbi 18 Jan 2017

New Harvest Of the Year winner, Andre Cloete with (on left) Casper Kruger, VP of vehicle sales and dealer network for Toyota SA and (on right) Prof Carlu van der Westhuizen

Agriculture

Winners of Toyota Young Farmer and New Harvest Of the Year announced

31 Oct 2016

Rare vulnerable plants found at Vergelegen

Environment & Natural Resources

Rare vulnerable plants found at Vergelegen

19 Aug 2016

Syncordulia gracilis, Yellow Presba - John_Simaika

Agriculture

Experts shed light on the role of dragonflies in water management

28 Jul 2016

Technology won't make you a better farmer

Agriculture

Technology won't make you a better farmer

3 Sep 2015

SU most influential institution for agriscience in SA - QS Rankings

Higher Education

SU most influential institution for agriscience in SA - QS Rankings

20 May 2015

100 young leaders offer sustainable solutions to Feeding a Hungry Planet

Food Security

100 young leaders offer sustainable solutions to Feeding a Hungry Planet

20 Apr 2015

Bursaries to study agricultural science

Higher Education

Bursaries to study agricultural science

14 Jan 2015

Careers, bursaries in fresh produce sector showcased at Agri-Food Fair

Higher Education

Careers, bursaries in fresh produce sector showcased at Agri-Food Fair

20 Mar 2014

New PolySeal product to bring multiple benefits for industrial water sealing

Engineering

New PolySeal product to bring multiple benefits for industrial water sealing

23 Jul 2013

Career and Bursary Fairs promote agricultural career opportunities

Agriculture

Career and Bursary Fairs promote agricultural career opportunities

23 Jul 2013

Farming

Roots of organic food debate

6 Nov 2012

Agriculture

Roots of organic food disagreement

30 Oct 2012

Roots of organic food disagreement

Supply Chain

Roots of organic food disagreement

26 Oct 2012

Farming

Africa's agricultural potential starts with smallholder farmers

8 Aug 2012

Nutrition

Make the call to eat 'slow' food

Sally-Anne Creed 2 Feb 2012

Science

Farmsecure leads SA agri science revolution

25 Jan 2012

Malaria

New research project to make anti-malarial drugs more affordable in Third World countries

26 Apr 2010

Training

Varsity bursaries up for grabs

Siphiwe Nyathi 12 Jan 2010

New organically entwining tea

FMCG

New organically entwining tea

27 Mar 2008