The trusted authority on veld & pasture management.
Thirty years of veld assessments, rehabilitation and grazing science, put to work in the books, instruments and counsel that South African farmers, reserves and rehabilitation teams rely on. Led by ecologist Frits van Oudtshoorn.
Books & field instruments
Disk Pasture Meter (DPM)
The Disc Pasture Meter (DPM) is a rugged, precision field instrument designed to rapidly estimate aboveground grass biomass in pastures, rangelands and grazing paddocks. It provides a fast, non‑destructive, and cost‑effective alternative to traditional cut‑and‑weigh methods for measuring dry matter yield, enabling quicker decision‑making for grazing management, stocking rates, fire planning, and pasture monitoring.
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Gids tot Grasse van Suider-Afrika
The definitive field guide to identifying and understanding grasses across Southern Africa.
Guide to Grasses of Southern Africa (ENG)
The definitive field guide to identifying and understanding grasses across Southern Africa.
“My goal is to bridge the gap between science and the farmer, because sustainable land builds resilient, profitable businesses for generations.”
Frits van Oudtshoorn has spent three decades on veld assessments, rehabilitation projects and grazing-capacity studies across Southern Africa. He is the author of the Guide to Grasses of Southern Africa and Veld Management: Principles & Practices, and a registered Barenbrug seed agent.
How can we help you?
Need a consultation?
Frits works directly with farmers, game reserves and land managers, veld assessments, grazing-capacity studies, rehabilitation plans and grazing management, tailored to your specific land.
Looking for books or tools?
The Guide to Grasses, Disc Pasture Meters, field charts and the GrassPro app, every resource Frits uses and recommends, available to order directly.