FARM
Do hands-on training with industry specialists
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LEARN
The curriculum is focused on 2 main aspects for grades 10 to 12 as well as an after-school year.
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GROW
The Reitz Agricultural Academy has a comprehensive view on the development of youth and works holistically.
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OUR PURPOSE

The Reitz Agricultural Academy aims to be a world-class and unique agricultural training institution. The Academy is vocationally oriented and wants to equip students with knowledge and skills to fully take their place in the agricultural sector of the economy.


ABOUT US

The Reitz Agricultural Academy is a non-profit company located in the Eastern Free State town of Reitz, where the academy is housed by the Reitz High School. It also includes hostel accommodation

PRACTICAL

The curriculum is very practical in nature so that the student can also gain practical experience of farming.

The students are exposed to farming practices of both livestock and crop farming. The development of skills with implements and equipment is also aimed at.
The Academy puts practical work and development high on the agenda and spends a lot of time on it.

THEORY

The curriculum is divided into 2 main subject areas.
The emphasis is on sustainability of the agricultural sector.
The emphasis here is on data collection and processing
"To measure is to know." It is important that students also become familiar with the latest technology.

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FARM

The Academy has several projects that make a major contribution to the practical training of the students:

  • Bonsmara stud development
  • Small livestock farming
  • Tunnel cultivation
  • Crops-mainly cereals
  • Short courses from NWU
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LEARN

The curriculum is focused on 2 main aspects for grades 10 to 12, as well as an after-school year. Conservation Agriculture: Man and agriculture. The impact of agriculture on the environment. Status of agriculture in South Africa. Examples of conservation agriculture systems in the world are then followed by a whole module dealing with soil and various soil tests that can be done

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GROW

The Reitz Agricultural Academy has a comprehensive view on the development of youth and works holistically. Attention is paid to academic, cultural, theoretical, as well as spiritual development, so that a balanced product can be delivered.

GET INVOLVED

The Academy's slogan - "because the future of agriculture lies in the youth" - is important to us.

There are several ways to get involved, be it financial or donations and even time
Contact Jors Kriek at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 082 946 9263 and start the conversation.

Contact Us

Agri Focus year 2025 entry form

Download the Agri Focus year 2025 entry form here

2025 entry form