Tag: research
Agricultural research in the spotlight – the heat is on!
The Agricultural Research Council hosted its maiden inter-campus hybrid research conference this month. The theme was - The heat is on: the weird and...
Bloemskou vier 140 jaar
Bloemskou vind vanaf 27 April tot 6 Mei plaas en Elmarie Prinsloo het al die pad van dié Vrystaatse stad gekom om ons te...
An ‘insect apocalypse’ could affect healthy food
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This article was originally published on FoodIngredientsFirst. Click here to read the original article.
A study published in Environmental Health...
ARC Natural Resources and Engineering Laboratories
The Natural Resources and Engineering division of the Agricultural Research Council comprises of two campuses. They are situated separately, but operate under one division...
New horizons for crop research at UFS
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With the increase in population and the decrease in agricultural land, it is important to provide good quality crops...
Microscopics found on raw fruit essential to human health
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Not only are apples delicious but they are also proven to be good for us. And, according to a...
Report launched on agri skills needed for the future
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The launch of the Institute for Futures Research (IFR) Future of Work in Agriculture 2035 report took place recently...
How smallholders can mitigate climate-related hazards
Rainfed crop production remains the main source of food security and livelihoods for rural communities in South Africa, but presents the challenge of climate...
ARU extends mountain research across Africa
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The Afromontane Research Unit (ARU) of the University of the Free State (UFS), based in Phuthaditjhaba, South Africa, is...
Exploring red meat cooking methods among consumers in the Western Cape
The preparation of red meat can involve numerous cooking methods, often classified as either dry-heat cooking methods (e.g. fried, oven baked, oven grilled, roasted,...
