Stellenbosch University, Faculty of AgriSciences

The Faculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University (SU) is held in high esteem at national and international levels for the quality of its training and research and also as a consultant in the agricultural and forestry industry.

Students enrolled in the Faculty’s under- and postgraduate programmes are expertly trained to become leaders and managers in the various sectors of the industry. Throughout the RSA – and abroad – alumni of the Faculty can be found in top positions.

Stellenbosch University, Faculty of AgriSciences Department

Agricultural Economics

• Agricultural policy
• Resource economics
• Farm management
• Production economics
• Structural change in agriculture
• International trade

Agronomy

• Cool-weather and pasture crops
• Vegetable production systems
• Weed management
• Neglected crops

Animal Science

• Animal nutrition
• Animal physiology
• Animal breeding and genetics

Conservation Ecology and Entomology

• Conservation management
• Restoration and landscape ecology
• Conservation of symbioses
• Vertebrate & Invertebrate conservation
• Pest management
• Physiological ecology

Food Science

• Food Safety
• New Product Development
• Sensory Science
• NIR Spectroscopy and Hyperspectral imaging
• Centre for Food Safety

Forest and Wood Science

• Precision forestry
• Wood quality from plant to product
• Green buildings
• Resilient, sustainable forests
• Forest enterprises, products and markets

Genetics

• Animal genetics
• Human genetics
• Plant genetics

Horticultural Science

• Deciduous fruit
• Citrus
• Ornamental cut flowers
• Subtropical fruit
• Alternative fruit crops
• Post-harvest technology

Plant Pathology

• Pre-harvest disease management
• Post-harvest pathology
• Molecular plant pathology

Soil Science

• Soil organic matter
• Soil fertility management
• Digital soil mapping
• Waste water use for irrigation

Viticulture and Oenology

• Grapevine sciences
• Wine sciences

Institution And Centers

Institute for Plant Biotechnology (IPB)

• The IPB specializes in the characterization and manipulation of primary carbon metabolism in plants.

South African Grape and Wine Research Institute (SAGWRI)

• SAGWRI focuses on Integrated Grape and Wine Sciences and Biotechnology and is linked to the Department of Viticulture and Enology within the AgriSciences faculty at SU

SARChi Postharvest Technology

• The primary goal of the Chair is to undertake cross-cutting innovative research and human capacity development to support South Africa’s agricultural and horticultural postharvest industries.

Centre for Food Safety (CFS)

• We will provide stakeholders with the opportunity to develop and exchange knowledge, experience, and expertise in the areas of food safety, food defence and food processing.

African Wildlife Economy Institute (AWEI)

• The mission of the African Wildlife Economy Institute (AWEI) is to strengthen the governance of wildlife economies in Africa in support of biodiversity conservation and inclusive, sustainable development.

Southern Africa Food Lab (SAFL)

• SAFL uses innovative collaborative learning and facilitation approaches to support multi-stakeholder teams to develop a systemic understanding of food security issues and design innovations to shift the system towards a more sustainable and equitable path.

Stellenbosch University, Faculty of AgriSciences Contact Details

Address Room 1027, JS Marais Building, Victoria Street, Stellenbosch

Tel+27 21 808 4792

E-mail [email protected]