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Veld Assessment
Sweetveld vs Sourveld: What the Difference Means for Grazing
Why some veld feeds animals all year and some only in summer — and how to graze each without wrecking it.
30 May 2026·1 min read
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Practical guidance on veld management, grass identification, grazing and rehabilitation, written from three decades of hands-on fieldwork by Frits van Oudtshoorn. No theory for its own sake, just what works on the land.
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Grazing Management
How to Calculate Grazing Capacity on Your Veld
A practical, field-tested method for turning veld condition into a defensible stocking rate — without guesswork.
Frits van Oudtshoorn·18 June 2026·2 min read
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Grazing Management
When and How to Rest Your Veld
Rest is the cheapest input you have. Here is how to use it deliberately instead of by accident.
12 May 2026·1 min read