Pasture measurement for South African farms
Whether you are on kikuyu-ryegrass in the Eastern Cape or veld further inland, a phone photo returns pasture cover in kgDM/ha plus DM%, CP%, MJME and NDF%.
For pasture-based dairy and extensive livestock grazing.
- No plate meter
- Works offline in the paddock
- Cancel anytime
Inside the app
The same app on your phone in the paddock and in the office on the web — every assessment syncs across both.
Assessment result
Cover in kgDM/ha with DM%, CP%, MJME and NDF% from one photo.
Farm walk & feed wedge
Walk the paddocks and the wedge builds itself as you go.
Saved history
Every assessment stored against the paddock with date and location.
Reports & planning
Growth rate, cover trend and a PDF you can send to staff or a consultant.
How it works in South Africa
Take a photo
Stand over the sward and photograph it with your phone.
Get the numbers
Cover in kgDM/ha plus DM%, CP%, MJME and NDF% in seconds.
Build the picture
Every assessment saves, so growth rate and wedge build themselves.
No hardware
A smartphone is the only device — no plate meter, no sensors.
kgDM/ha, MJME/kgDM and DM% — the units used in South African feed budgets.
Why South African farmers use it
Pasture-based dairying in South Africa runs on tight rotations over kikuyu and ryegrass, while extensive livestock systems need a read on veld condition before stock are moved.
Pasture Ai covers both. Photograph the sward and the assessment saves against the camp or paddock with date and location — no plate meter, no extra hardware to import or maintain.
The Farm Walk plan builds a feed wedge and daily growth rate figure so grazing pressure can be adjusted before pasture is set back.
Pasture types it handles in South Africa
- Kikuyu over-sown with ryegrass
- Perennial ryegrass and clover
- Lucerne stands
- Sourveld and sweetveld grazing
Used by farmers across South Africa
- Eastern Cape
- KwaZulu-Natal Midlands
- Western Cape
- Free State
- Mpumalanga
Frequently asked questions
Does it work on veld as well as planted pasture?
It gives a useful read on both. Planted pasture such as kikuyu-ryegrass is the strongest case, and self-calibration helps tune results for veld camps you assess regularly.
Does Pasture Ai work on South African farms?
Yes. Pasture Ai works anywhere you have a phone. The model reads sward height, density, colour and structure from the photo itself, so it is not tied to one country's pasture type.
Do I need a plate meter or any hardware?
No. A smartphone is the only device required. There is no plate meter, no C-Dax, no sensors and no calibration equipment to buy or maintain.
What does it measure?
Pasture cover in kgDM/ha, plus DM%, CP% (protein), MJME and NDF% for feed quality. Every assessment is saved against the paddock with the date and location.
Can I do a whole farm walk?
Yes. Assess each paddock in turn and the Farm Walk plan builds a feed wedge, calculates daily pasture growth rate in kgDM/ha/day and produces a PDF report.
How much does it cost to try?
There is a 7-day free trial. A card is required to start the trial and you can cancel anytime from your Account page or by emailing support@pastureai.ai.
Start measuring pasture in South Africa
Take your first photo today and see cover, DM%, CP%, MJME and NDF% for your own paddocks.
A card is required to start the trial. Cancel anytime from your Account page or email support@pastureai.ai.