SU professor’s findings could bolster the Rooibos industry
The findings of a novel study conducted by a team of researchers have confirmed the anxiety-reducing properties of Rooibos....
Category: Agriculture
South African consumers struggling to make ends meat
This year has seen a substantial year-on-year increase in the retail price of meat products, especially red meat, as...
Strawberry-picking season commences in Stellenbosch
The strawberry-picking season, which takes place between mid-September and January, has commenced in Stellenbosch. However, some of the usual...
Stellenbosch wine farms rank among world top 100
Six wine farms in the Stellenbosch municipal area recently placed in the top 100 wine farms in the world...
In 360°: Going to the loom? Alpaca my bags
Located just outside Paarl, near the famous Fairview Wine and Cheese Estate and Spice Route, sits the delightful Alpaca...
Franschhoek-plaas in sakeredding: Werkers en inwoners sonder basiese dienste
Die lewe op Solms-Delta, ’n wynlandgoed in Franschhoek, het ’n wending geneem toe inwoners en werkers op die plaas...
Battling barriers to healthcare in Cape Winelands farming communities
Accessing healthcare should be a straightforward matter for all South Africans, but for some of those who live and...
National tree-planting week celebrated in Stellenbosch
A ceremony was recently held in front of Stellenbosch Town Hall to celebrate the start of National Arbour Week....
Tree-planting initiative aims to reduce SU’s carbon footprint
A tree-planting initiative that was recently launched by Stellenbosch University (SU) will be aimed at reducing the university’s carbon...
SU agrisciences faculty promotes women in agriculture
A Women’s Month campaign was recently launched by Stellenbosch University’s (SU) faculty of agrisciences. It aims to celebrate the...