Stellenbosch

2022 - 10 - 14

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New centre on innovative horticulture centre opening at SA's ... (Farmers Review Africa)

South Africa's Stellenbosch University in Cape Town in partnership with local and Dutch companies will next Thursday launch the HortiDemoCentre.

It will be able to generate data on vegetable varieties on behalf of commercial seed companies through the Stellenbosch University. Estelle Kempen from the HortiDemoCentre said. She the centre will not only focus on the improvement of farming methods, but by focusing on the entire value chain, markets for the products will be improved, and ultimately jobs will be created with climate-smart horticulture.

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Blitzbok greats back in Stellenbosch for Rugby Tens Championship (Independent Online)

The two-day event kicks off at the Danie Craven Rugby Stadium, in Stellenbosch on Friday and ends on Saturday.

It is nice to interact with different sports coaches and learn how they think about their sports and what motivates them.” Professional soccer side, Stellenbosch Football Club, also operates out of the high-performance centre, while also catering to an even wider array of sports. The facility is entirely new to several players from the women, men, boys’ and girls’ teams, while there are some who are well-acquainted with the centre of excellence.

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South Africa-based horticulture demonstration center to showcase ... (hortidaily.com)

On 20th October 2022, a consortium of partners in the horticultural sector composed of local and Dutch companies, in partnership with Stellenbosch ...

Since the centre is in collaboration with a University, research will represent one of the main pillars. It will achieve this by showcasing the technologies, involving investors, and creating a different mindset towards technologies by linking them to the sustainable farming aspects that are needed for future farming. The fertigation is the responsibility of the Ridder FertiMix unit, sized for this facility. The HortiDemoCentre’s focus on the full extent of the value chain allows them to carry out initiatives that tackle different challenges. Target groups of the center include commercial and emerging farmers, students, agronomists, researchers, local government and extension services, and value chain actors such as buyers and retailers. The HortiDemoCentre will showcase the best and most cutting-edge Dutch horticultural technology.

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Bulls send women's team to play at Rugby Tens Championship (Eyewitness News)

The Rugby Tens Championship promotes equality and inclusion and allows both men and women, along with junior boys and girls teams, the chance to show off ...

It is also a good opportunity for the coaching staff to see where we are in terms of the gap between the professionals and amateurs, as we continue to build towards the 2023 inter-provincial league,” said Manana. Manana has been inspired by the passion for rugby and the desire to succeed amongst the female rugby players in Pretoria. Vuyolwethu Vazi will lead the side once again, seven days after their debut in the opening leg of the tournament, held at Loftus Versfeld.

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Kids party venues in Stellenbosch that are perfect for Summer (CapeTown ETC)

It's not just cake and candles anymore – planning any kiddie's party these days can be quite a job.Planning a party can be overwhelming and choosing a venue ...

They offer a variety of activities from treetop adventures to zip lines and more. [Acrobranch](https://www.capetownetc.com/?s=acrobranch) is an outdoor treetop experience dedicated to offering children and adults alike a unique adventure as they move from tree to tree in lush, green forests. There’s a world of activities for kids who love climbing, jumping, running, exploring, and swimming with a range of other zones to keep kids entertained at a summer party. - Website: Nothing beats a day out with the family to celebrate a birthday with a lekker braai. But if you got the venue ticked off that party bucket list, it’s one less thing to stress about.

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