Sustainable Veld Management, Guided by Experience
30 years of hands-on rangeland and pasture expertise — available to your farm or reserve.
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Books, field instruments, and resources built from 30 years on the land.
Meet Frits van Oudtshoorn
"My goal is to bridge the gap between science and the farmer — sustainable land management builds resilient, profitable agricultural businesses for generations to come."
Frits has spent 30 years conducting veld assessments, rehabilitation projects, and grazing capacity studies across Southern Africa. He is the author of Guide to Grasses of Southern Africa and Veld Management – Principles and Practices, and a registered Barenbrug seed agent.
Read More About FritsGrassPro App
Identify grasses of Southern Africa in the field. Over 2 000 diagnostic images, GPS-based filtering, offline capable. Download the evaluation version for free with a full upgrade available.
- 2 000+ diagnostic images covering 390 grass species of Southern Africa.
- GPS functionality indicates grass species in your immediate vicinity.
- Works fully offline, no signal needed. Sightings logging included.
- Filters and ranks grass species using an award-winning “Smart Search” function.
Free to download · 50 grasses included · Full upgrade ~R199.99 per year.
How can we help you?
Expert field consulting or the right tools for the job. Find what you need below.
Need a consultation?
Frits works directly with farmers, game reserves, and land managers. Veld assessments, grazing capacity studies, rehabilitation plans, and grazing management, all tailored to your specific land.
Looking for books or tools?
The Guide to Grasses, Disc Pasture Meters, seed mixes, and the GrassPro app. Every resource Frits uses and recommends, available to order directly.
Need expert guidance on your land or veld?
Get in touch and our team will make sure you reach the right person.