• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
  • News
  • Lifestyle
Ambassador Maruyama Norio (right) handed over a certificate of the commendation to Professor Kobus Hunter on behalf Motegi Toshimitsu, the Japanese foreign affairs minister. Photo: Embassy of Japan in South Africa.

Japanese government honours ARC wine researcher

21st June 2021
Podcast: How to access fresh produce markets in SA

Podcast: How to access fresh produce markets in SA

1st December 2023

Food For Mzansi serves as ideal launching pad for farmers

1st December 2023
Let this saucy oxtail recipe take you back down memory lane

Let this saucy oxtail recipe take you back down memory lane

1st December 2023
Arendse puts her eggs in many baskets while aiming for the skies

Arendse puts her eggs in many baskets while aiming for the skies

1st December 2023
ChickenFacts calls for new Poultry Master Plan amid trade turmoil

ChickenFacts calls for new Poultry Master Plan amid trade turmoil

1st December 2023
Food inflation fury grips Mzansi: BFAP sounds alarm

Food inflation fury grips Mzansi: BFAP sounds alarm

1st December 2023
In pictures: Safeguarding indigenous plants for the future

In pictures: Safeguarding indigenous plants for the future

30th November 2023
Food for Mzansi gives voiceless farmers a much-needed voice

Food For Mzansi gives voiceless farmers a much-needed voice

30th November 2023
The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group unveils the November 2023 Household Affordability Index, exposing surging expenses and stagnant wages affecting South African households. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Economic squeeze: Families struggle as costs soar

30th November 2023

Faces of Summer: Celebrate the rich history of Thokozani Wines

30th November 2023
Limpopo seeks revival of economy by putting farmers first

Limpopo seeks revival of economy by putting farmers first

30th November 2023
ICYMI: NW agri dept ramps up goat farming with handover

ICYMI: NW agri dept ramps up goat farming with handover

30th November 2023
Friday, December 1, 2023
15 GLOBAL MEDIA AWARDS
Login
Food For Mzansi
  • News
  • Changemakers
  • Lifestyle
  • Farmer’s Inside Track
  • Food for Thought
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Changemakers
  • Lifestyle
  • Farmer’s Inside Track
  • Food for Thought
Food For Mzansi
Home News

Japanese government honours ARC wine researcher

by Sinesipho Tom
21st June 2021
in News
Reading Time: 2 mins read
A A
Ambassador Maruyama Norio (right) handed over a certificate of the commendation to Professor Kobus Hunter on behalf Motegi Toshimitsu, the Japanese foreign affairs minister. Photo: Embassy of Japan in South Africa.

Ambassador Maruyama Norio (right) handed over a certificate of the commendation to Professor Kobus Hunter on behalf Motegi Toshimitsu, the Japanese foreign affairs minister. Photo: Embassy of Japan in South Africa.

A specialist scientist at the Agricultural Research Council, Professor Kobus “JJ” Hunter, was honoured by the Japanese government for his contribution to the wine industry.

 Professor Kobus “JJ” Hunter, specialist scientist at ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi
Professor Kobus “JJ” Hunter, specialist scientist at ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Hunter, who works at ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij, received a certificate of commendation from the Embassy of Japan in South Africa during a function earlier this month.

In his 27-year career, Hunter has contributed to the promotion of mutual understanding between Japan and South Africa through his expertise in the metabolism, cultivation and biochemistry of the grapevine.

He said, “I am truly honoured and humbled by the Japanese foreign minister’s commendation. I have the greatest respect for the Japanese grape growers and winemakers. Their passion, dedication and precision are extraordinary.”

Globally recognised researcher

Among other areas of interest, Hunter currently does research in viticulture, wine grapes, table grapes, oenology, terroir, and abiotic and biotic impact factors on the grapevine. His research focuses on establishing practically applicable principles to increase grape and wine quality and separate different wine styles.

Hunter is currently a professor in vine physiology and viticulture at Stellenbosch University. He is also part of the prestigious European Master of Viticulture and Oenology programme based in Montpellier and Angers, France.

Furthermore, the ARC researcher is visited regularly by European scientists for research sabbaticals, and he also received many rewards and spent various research stages in Europe.

“Despite extremely challenging climatic conditions for the production of grapes and wine, they [the Japanese] are globally competitive. They deserve recognition and praise. I thank the ARC and colleagues for facilitating the generation of knowledge that has worldwide application.”

ALSO READ: And the winners for the Wine Harvest are….

Share this:

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
Previous Post

Are agripreneurs the missing links in Covid-19 recovery?

Next Post

Covid-19: ‘What if teachers refuse to take the jab?’

Sinesipho Tom

Sinesipho Tom

Sinesipho Tom is an audience engagement journalist at Food for Mzansi. Before joining the team, she worked in financial and business news at Media24. She has an appetite for news reporting and has written articles for Business Insider, Fin24 and Parent 24. If you could describe Sinesipho in a sentence you would say that she is a small-town girl with big, big dreams.

Related Posts

Podcast: How to access fresh produce markets in SA

Podcast: How to access fresh produce markets in SA

by Octavia Avesca Spandiel
1st December 2023
0

Fresh produce markets offer a one-stop destination for retailers, shopkeepers and street traders to name a few. Craig Pillay, the...

Food For Mzansi serves as ideal launching pad for farmers

by Team Food For Mzansi
1st December 2023
0

Farmers share their gratitude towards Food For Mzansi for paving the way forward as they build their farming enterprises. From...

Let this saucy oxtail recipe take you back down memory lane

Let this saucy oxtail recipe take you back down memory lane

by Candice Khumalo
1st December 2023
0

There is nothing more comforting than spending time with loved ones while the pots simmer on the stove with beautiful...

Arendse puts her eggs in many baskets while aiming for the skies

Arendse puts her eggs in many baskets while aiming for the skies

by Vateka Halile
1st December 2023
0

There is no stopping Anecia Arendse who has used childhood memories, tons of passion and acquired knowledge to build her...

Next Post
Basic education minister Angie Motshekga updated South Africans on her department’s response to the impact of Covid-19 on schooling. Photo: GCIS/Flickr

Covid-19: ‘What if teachers refuse to take the jab?’

Arendse puts her eggs in many baskets while aiming for the skies
Inspiration

Arendse puts her eggs in many baskets while aiming for the skies

by Vateka Halile
1st December 2023
0

There is no stopping Anecia Arendse who has used childhood memories, tons of passion and acquired knowledge to build her...

Read more
ChickenFacts calls for new Poultry Master Plan amid trade turmoil

ChickenFacts calls for new Poultry Master Plan amid trade turmoil

1st December 2023
Food inflation fury grips Mzansi: BFAP sounds alarm

Food inflation fury grips Mzansi: BFAP sounds alarm

1st December 2023
In pictures: Safeguarding indigenous plants for the future

In pictures: Safeguarding indigenous plants for the future

30th November 2023
Food for Mzansi gives voiceless farmers a much-needed voice

Food For Mzansi gives voiceless farmers a much-needed voice

30th November 2023

Beyond crops and heatwaves: Climate crisis risks pregnancies

Podcast: How to access fresh produce markets in SA

From hardier goats to flood resilience, climate adaptation is key

Game-changer for farmers: KZN govt. and Karan Beef join forces

This week’s agri events: 27 November-01 December

Let this saucy oxtail recipe take you back down memory lane

RSS From FoodForAfrika.com

  • $2 Million investment in fertiliser financing for Kenyan smallholders
  • AfDB empowers Tanzanian horticulture with $2.5m boost
  • Malagasy scientist wins $150k grant

THE NEW FACE OF SOUTH AFRICAN AGRICULTURE

With 15 global awards in the first four years of its existence, Food For Mzansi is much more than an agriculture publication. It is a movement, unashamedly saluting the unsung heroes of South African agriculture. We believe in the power of agriculture to promote nation building and social cohesion by telling stories that are often overlooked by broader society.

Podcast: How to access fresh produce markets in SA

Food For Mzansi serves as ideal launching pad for farmers

Let this saucy oxtail recipe take you back down memory lane

Arendse puts her eggs in many baskets while aiming for the skies

ChickenFacts calls for new Poultry Master Plan amid trade turmoil

Food inflation fury grips Mzansi: BFAP sounds alarm

  • Our Story
  • Contact Us
  • Cookie Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Copyright

Contact us
Office: +27 21 879 1824
News: info@foodformzansi.co.za
Advertising: sales@foodformzansi.co.za

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Changemakers
  • Lifestyle
  • Farmer’s Inside Track
  • Food for Thought
Login

Copyright © 2021 Food for Mzansi

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.