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
Get the app
Download Pasture Ai free on iPhone or Android and measure your first South African paddock today. Works on the web too.
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.