Transformation is a process, not an event
Hortgro, the South African deciduous fruit industry organisation, has invested nearly R50 million in bursary schemes over the past ten years
Tag: Careers and employment in agriculture
She Is Forestry SA: celebrating female forestry value chain role models this Women’s Month
In celebration of Women’s Day in South Africa, She Is Forestry SA has launched the first four videos in a series aimed at inspiring the next generation of girls to stay in school and consider forestry and the myriad of career avenues it offers.
Beefmaster Group invests in Kimberley’s skills capacity
The South African government continually emphasises the important role that artisan training plays in the quest to improve the high unemployment rate in the country.
Careers and employment in agriculture (Part 3)
By Craig Macaskill Posted 2022-02-01 In Agricultural Training and Careers Continued from Careers and employment in agriculture (Part 2) Other careers – people and companies listed on this website (continued) CHEMICAL ENGINEER If you work in chemical engineering, you will design and operate processes that turn raw materials (through physical, chemical, and thermal changes) into useful everyday […]
Careers and employment in agriculture (Part 2)
Continued from Careers and employment in agriculture (Part 1) Careers in agriculture (continued) MICROBIOLOGY Microbiology is the study of micro-organisms such as bacteria, viruses and protista that can only be seen with a microscope. We can call them “the unseen multitudes!” All living organisms have the metabolic ways to grow, reproduce and maintain […]
Careers and employment in agriculture (Part 1)
Introduction There are many different careers in the agricultural industry, from farm workers to scientists. Under the “Careers in agriculture” heading, these careers and relevant academic path of study is set out. There are hundreds of other careers which touch on the world of agriculture which may not be inherently agricultural in and of themselves. […]