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The Benefits of Berries and Agro-Processing Part 3
Berries are among the healthiest foods you can eat and is considered as top sources of potassium, magnesium, vitamins C and K, fibre, prebiotics carbohydrates, anthocyanins, disease-fighting ...
SA Cheese Festival Attendees’ Buying Power Impresses
This year’s South African Cheese Festival from 30 April to 2 May 2022 at Sandringham outside Stellenbosch was a huge success measured by the purchasing ...
Processing of Health Foods
Health foods can be defined as any natural food which is popularly believed to promote or sustain good health. Eating healthy can then be defined ...
Bonnievale Chenin Blanc reveals its stature at Veritas 2021
Bonnievale has once again been shown to be a champion of Chenin Blanc following the announcement this week of medal winners at the esteemed Veritas ...
Agro-Processing of Brassicas
Farmers facing current economic realities are searching for new options for surviving and expanding their businesses. One of the many opportunities to grow markets, turnover, ...
What is your image of imitation cheese?
Alternative cheese is a dynamic market. Analogue cheese is part of the market that is expected to grow soon, this suggests a promising future for ...
Win a Case of Nuy Winery’s Koffiepit Pinotage
In December 2015, a new wine and food destination opened slightly off the beaten track in the picturesque Nuy Valley … and soon became an ...
Jongboer van die Jaar 2021
Alexander Gibson: Agri Wes-Kaap Santam Landbou se Jongboer van die Jaar 2021 Die 32-jarige Alexander Gibson van Ceres in die Witzenberg Vallei is Woensdagaand 19 ...
The Juice Box
One of the many opportunities for farmers worldwide to grow markets, turnover and raise profit margins is by adding value to crops through agro (food) ...
A new way of processing cowpeas
A new way of processing cowpeas brings affordable nutrition to children. As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, its complex connections with food security are developing too. ...
Wetlands project at tip of Africa shows the way to ecological recovery
A wetlands project close to the southern tip of Africa is a shining example of environmental recovery that needs to be replicated the world over ...
#SaveSAWine creates a buzz with mural project
The South African Wine Industry Transformation Unit (SAWITU) participated in the #SaveSAWine campaign, run by Erica Taylor of Uncorkified. This campaign is known for creating ...
2020 LNR Meester Suiwelboer Toekennings
Die jaarlikse Landbou Navorsingsraad (LNR) se Nasionale Meester Suiwelboer toekenningsgeleentheid is op Woensdag 21 Oktober 2020 as ‘n virtuele geleentheid aangebied deur Agri-Expo, namens die ...
Farmer of the Month: Trevor Strydom
Our Farmer of the Month is Trevor Strydom of Audacia Wines. Audacia is a 23-hectare wine farm situated between Stellenbosch and Somerset West in South ...
100% Moringa Juice to create more jobs
Powerful African plant moringa has been around for centuries. Popular for its medicinal purposes, moringa is mostly revered for its potent antioxidants which qualify it ...
A sticker that indicates whether cold-chain food products have gone bad
Can we tell with the naked eye if any cold-chain food products that we have received have gone bad? A cold-chain safety sticker was developed, ...
Boer van die Maand: Ernst Stofberg
Ons kuier vandeesmaand by die boer van die maand: Ernst Stofberg van Dwarsberg Plaas en Dwarsberg Trout Hideaway, Louwshoek, Rawsonville in die Wes-Kaap. Dwarsberg Plaas ...
Agri Wes-Kaap Santam Landbou Jongboer van die Jaar aangewys
‘n 36-jarige eierprodusent van Plettenbergbaai is die Agri Wes-Kaap Santam Landbou Jongboer van die Jaar vir 2019. Johan van der Schyff is op Woensdagaand 22 ...
Wes-Kaap Jongboer van die jaar 2019 deelnemers
“Die uiteenlopende bedryfsvertakkings, fokus, energie en ingesteldheid van vanjaar se deelnemers aan die Agri Wes-Kaap Santam Landbou Jongboer van die Jaar 2019 kompetisie, wys net ...
Blondies
Our Brownies are one of our most popular bake mixes. Do try this white chocolate recipe with added nuts using our Vanilla Cake Mix. Makes ...
Pork Chops with Plums
The success and succulence of this recipe for pork chops with plums depends on the thickness of the chops. Ask the butcher to cut 2 ...
The health benefits of prebiotics in dairy products
Changes in lifestyle and eating habits have led to considerable multiplication of health problems and chronic diseases. There is a growing global concern on nutrition ...
Why eat more fish and seafood?
Seafood is any form of sea life regarded as food by humans. Seafood prominently includes fish (finfish) and shellfish. Shellfish include various species of molluscs, ...
Opportunities for diversification and sustainability in Agritourism routes
Agritourism routes offer opportunities for diversification and sustainability to the agricultural sector in South Africa. The agricultural sector is a key driver of South Africa’s ...
Trailblazers graduate with an MSc in Food and Nutrition Security
Alison Barr, Hlanzeka Mpanza and Anja Lategan will forever go down in the annals of Stellenbosch University (SU) as trailblazers. They are the first three ...
Military vet becomes a Farmer of the Year
South Africa in the late 1980’s was a powder-keg. A nationwide state-of-emergency was in place which increased the apartheid government’s already over-reaching powers to detain ...
Boetiekkaas klop 800 produkte as suiwelproduk van die jaar
‘n Boetiekkaas gemaak van gelyke hoeveelhede bok- en beesmelk is Suid-Afrika se 2019 Suiwelproduk van die Jaar. St Francis of Ashisi, vervaardig deur Belnori Boutique ...
Good news for dairy industry
Good news for dairy industry: SA Dairy Championships attracts 882 entries The biggest dairy competition in Africa, the judging of the South African Diary Championships, ...
Speculaas Flavoured Chocolate Chip Cookies
On our last trip to Holland I became hooked on the delicious flavour of these biscuits. Do try them, they are superb with a cup ...
Chicken and Char-grilled Pepper Salad
Classy and cool, we plated the salad on a pretty non-breakable plastic plate. Easy to transport and non-breakable. Serves 4 YOU WILL NEED 1 shop ...
Stellenbosch University’s agriculture team to help Malawian farming find a new focus
Stellenbosch University (SU) partnered with institutions in the US and Malawi to help Malawian economy find a new focus and become less dependent on tobacco ...
Ontdek 18 ervarings by die 18de SA Kaasfees
Ontdek 18 ervarings by die 18de Suid-Afrikaanse Kaasfees van Vrydag 26 tot Sondag 28 April 2019 op Sandringham buite Stellenbosch. Dit bied ‘n ware waarde ...
Buttermilk Cake Recipe
We have found that the Vanilla Cake is delicious and stays moist for longer if made with buttermilk in place of milk and a mixture ...
Flattie in a Frying Pan Recipe
Looking for a quick and easy way to cook a chicken without having to switch on the oven? Try this Flattie in a Frying Pan ...
Biltong Salad with Blue Cheese and Figs
This Biltong Salad with Blue cheese and Figs is South African fare at its best. Use fresh figs when in season. Serves 4-5 YOU WILL ...
‘Livestock’ en ‘Die Groot Plaasproe’ bekroon
Die landbou-ekspo-plaaservaring-kombinasie ‘Agri-Expo Livestock’ en ‘Die Groot Plaasproe’ is op Donderdag 31 Januarie 2019 met een van die bedryf se prestige-toekennings, naamlik die ROAR-toekenning as ...
Faculty of AgriSciences grows from strenght to strenght
Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of AgriSciences grows from strenght to strenght.During the December graduation ceremony, a total of 247 students in the faculty received their first ...
Prof Nick Vink earns coveted Chancellor’s Award
Eminent agricultural economist, Professor Nicholas (Nick) Vink, earns the coveted Chancellor’s Award after two decades of eminent for community interaction and research. He is the ...
More vegetables, less meat for all our sakes
Researchers are clear: the healthy diet for a healthy planet is more vegetables, less meat. What matters is the food that’s served, and the way ...
Chicken à La King Recipe
This Chicken a La King Recipe is a classic. Serves 4 YOU WILL NEED 4 chicken breast fillets, each cut across the grain into 5-6 ...
Keep your apples chilled for the best quality fruit
With hot summer temperatures expected for the next few months, here are some tips from Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing’s Quality Assurance Manager, Henk Griessel for how ...
Vier SA Kaasfees se 18de jaar in 2019!
Die gewilde Suid-Afrikaanse Kaasfees vier in 2019 ‘n groot mylpaal – sy 18de bestaansjaar! Feesgangers kan uitsien na ‘n waarlik unieke ervaring van kaas en ...
R300 miljoen samesmelting plaas wynreus op koers vir langtermyn sukses
Die Bonnievale Wynkelder-groep en Wandsbeck Wyne smelt saam en vorm ’n wynmaatskappy met bates van meer as R300m. Die wynkelders in die Robertson-streek se amalgamasie ...
Pink Apple Sauce Recipe
Stunning colour and delicious taste! This pink apple sauce recipe makes a big batch. Freeze half for later or bake an apple pie. Stir 1 ...
Glazed Gammon with Mandarins Recipe
I find gammon an economical cut, because it is so handy to have in the fridge the next day for salads, sandwiches and to add ...
Spider bites in southern Africa
The subject of spider bites in southern Africa is a rabbit warren of hoax emails, misinformation, misconceptions and ignorance. It’s almost impossible to identify a ...
National Farmer of the Year 2018: Pieter Graaff
At a gala event held in Stellenbosch on Friday evening, November 16, 2018 the Agricultural Writers SA announced the winners of the 2018 National Farmer, ...
Christel Fortuin is a star in the making
Now that the rains have returned to the Boland, the farm road leading to the office at Lakeview Farm is muddy and the previously scorched ...
When growers want to offer a place to stay
Agri tourism or farm stays is a growing hospitality sector and the reasons why are clear: better bang for the Buck and an opportunity to ...
Roasted Bell Pepper and White Bean Salad Recipe
Bean salads are high fashion. Combine the beans with roasted peppers and dress with a dressing that will cater for vegetarian guests as well. Serves ...
Lamb Necks on the braai recipe
Lamb necks on the braai is one of my best discoveries! With the price of lamb chops skyrocketing, you can still get your lamb fix ...
Pam Sue-Taylor spreads a love of reading along with an apple a day
Have you heard the phrase: Ask a busy person if you want to get the job done? Pam Sue-Taylor, of Sonstraal Heights, Durbanville, lives up ...
Isaac Ntoto of Mossel Bay wins the 2018 Prestige Agri Award
Isaac Ntoto, from Garden of Eden Berries in Brandwag, Mossel Bay wins this year’s Prestige Agri Award. The announcement was made at a gala event ...
Agriculture is one of the industries that can be left to future generations
If you plant an apple or pear tree today, you might have to wait up to five years before you see the first fruit and ...
World lacks enough plants for healthy diet
Guidelines for a healthy diet emphasise fresh fruit and vegetables. Right now, there may not be enough in the gardens to nourish a cooler, healthier ...
SU launches SA’s first centre for food safety
Efforts to support food safety in South Africa received a significant boost when Stellenbosch University (SU), in conjunction with Tiger Brands, launched the on-campus Centre ...
Spekboom: the wonder plant of the dry regions
Portulacaria afra (known as elephant bush, dwarf jade plant, porkbush, spekboom in Afrikaans iNtelezi in Zulu and iGqwanitsha in Xhosa) is a small-leaved succulent plant ...
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