Pasture management

This is one of the most comprehensive publications on Pastures in South Africa. It desribes pasture management as well as all cultivars for dryland and irrigation

Nutritional - Fodder Solution for Livestock & Farm Animals www.gingergreen.org.za – Includes Delivery It’s called Gingergreen Pasture grass. No more paying for diesel to make hay.  1 x Small Bag R (Coverage 150m2) (Weight 1.45kg in Weight) 1 x 15KG Bag R (Coverage m2) 1 x 72KG Bag R (Coverage m2) The grass seeds grow (and can be planted in the winter too) all year round. The grass is frost resistant and even grows in the shade. It stays green all year round which means huge savings on diesel and savings on purchasing hay. The grass is also frost resistant (and snow too) Cost – believe it or not it’s under R2.00 m2.A 15kg bag does m2 of grassing and the selling price is R per bag  which works out to R1.83m2  Gingergreen Pasture Grass Nutritional facts - Pasture nutrition crude protein 25%Palatability is 84% or 4.2 out 5 fibre.30% metabolisable energy12 mj/kg dm dry matterCalcium to potassium ratio is 2:1 Yield is tons per hectare - depending on management.Pasture grass will survive snow and black frost. The grass is a hybrid of indigenous grasses.  The price includes delivery to anywhere in South Africa, Agents wanted in all areas. We have smaller bags for R350 ea which do 150 m2  if you are nervous. Email me for any more info and pictures Gingergreen Pasture Grass    Pasture nutrition crude protein 25%  Palatability is 84% or 4.2 out 5 fibre.  30% metabolisable energy  12 mj/kg dm dry matter  Yield is tons per hectare - depending on  management.  Our grasses will survive snow and black frost.  You can plant it any time of year and its easy to maintain.

It’s called Gingergreen Pasture grass. No more paying for diesel to make bales The grass seeds grow (and can be planted in the winter too) all year round. The grass is frost resistant and even grows in the shade under trees. It stays green all round which means huge savings on diesel and savings on purchasing hay. Cost – believe it or not it’s under R2.00 m2. A 15kg bag does m2 of grassing and the selling price is R per bag inc delivery  which works out to R1.83m2 Gingergreen Pasture Grass Nutritional facts - Pasture nutrition crude protein 25%Palatability is 84% or 4.2 out 5 fibre.30% metabolisable energy12 mj/kg dm dry matterCalcium to potassium ratio is 2:1 Yield is tons per hectare - depending on management. Pasture grass will survive snow and black frost. The grass is a hybrid of indigenous grasses. The price includes delivery to anywhere in South Africa. We have smaller bags for R340 ea which do 150m2. Email me for any more info and pictures

Bongani Galeni Post graduate East London, Eastern Cape 5209 galenibongani@gmail.com - 0835497388 8811175715087 WORK EXPERIENCE Mentoring Small Farmers AgriSETA - East London, Eastern Cape-March 2014 to March 2015 Responsibilities 1. Providing mentorship to small farmers 2. Providing guidance to small farmers to the level where the farming venture is healthy and self a sustainable as business. 3. Providing the small farmers with holistic farm experience. 4. Providing guidance to the small farmers with regard to technical business aspects of the farming business. 5. Providing the Mentee with the necessary exposure to all operations of the farming venture and guide the Mentee to make sound business and technical agricultural decision within the specific venture and commodity. Accomplishments To be a capable and focused Agricultural Technician who is committed to his work. To be fully aware of all the operations of farming and of positively interacting with clients and the public in courteous and professional manner. To have extensive knowledge of agrarian reform projects, planning and settlement support services, animal, production, and disease managements, new resources in pasture management.A Skills Used Accuracy, attention to detail, analytical thinking ability, conveying information, decision making skills, flexibility, goal setting ability, listening skill, organising ability, planning ability, problem-solving ability team work, time management skills. Student learner/Trainee Belleview estates pty ltd dairy farming - Plettenburgbay-June 2012 to December 2012 Responsibilities 1. Providing support with regards sustainability of land and agrarian reform projects through the provision of planning and settlement support services. 2. Providing support regarding sustainability of resources in Animal, production and diseases management (e.g Milking cows, taking milk records, vaccinating the herd, dipping, dehoning, castration, feeding calves and cows) 3. Responsible for laboratory samples of new resources in pasture management (e.g irrigation, applying fertiliser, taking soil samples to lab, planting pastures, etc) Accomplishments I was having a good impact when i was dealing with the animals e.g animal health management and production management Skills Used Health management (dehoning, castration, vaccinating, pasture management, and ather because i have learned the following courses; animal disieses, management of cultivated pastures, animal production, most of the things i was already done at school EDUCATION Diploma in Agriculture, Specialised in Animal Production Fort Cox College of Agriculture and Forestry - Eastern Cape 2010 to 2012

I am a capable and focused Agricultural Technician who is committed to his work. I am fully aware of all the operations of farming and positively interacting with clients and the public in courteous and professional manner. I have extensive knowledge of agrarian reform projects, planning and settlement support services, Animal Management, Production and diseases Management, new resources in pasture management and lactating cow management Summery of employment history Mentorship: providing mentorship to Small farmers, Providing guidance to Small Farmers to the level where the farming venture is healthy and self-sustainable as a business. Providing guidance to Small Farmers with regard to technical business aspects of the farming business and Providing the Mentee with the necessary exposure to all the operations of the farming venture and to guide the Mentee to take sound business and technical agricultural decision within the specific venture and commodity. Trainee: Providing support with regard to sustainability of the land and agrarian reform project through the provision of planning and settlement support services. Providing support regarding sustainability of resources in Pasture, Animal, Production and diseases Management Customer Service: Receiving incoming calls, Responsible for outgoing correspondences, Advice Customers about delays and Responsible for responding to enquiries and complaints of the customers.

I am a capable and focused Agricultural Technician who is committed to his work. I am fully aware of all the operations of farming and of positively interacting with clients and the public I courteous and professional manner. I have extensive knowledge of agrarian reform projects, planning and settlement support service, animal management, diseases management and animal production management, new resources in pasture management and lactating cow management. Summary of employment history Mentor - March 2014 - March 2015 AgriSETA - East London, Eastern Cape Responsible for acting as a Mentor to Small Farmers Costomer Service - November 2013 -February 14 Mycity Buses - Cape Town Western Cape Trainee - June 2012 - December 2012 Bellevue Eastete Pty Ltd Dairy Farm - Plettenburg Bay

I am capable and focused Agricultural Technician who is committed to his work. I am fully aware of all the operations of farming and of positively interacting with clients and the public in courteous and professional manner. I have extensive knowledge of agrarian reform projects, planning and settlement support services, animal management, animal diseases and animal production, new resources in pasture management and lactating cow management.

I am capable and focused Agricultural Technician who is committed to his work. I am fully aware of all the operations of farming and of positively interesting with clients and the public in courteous and professional manner. I have extensive knowledge of agrarian reform project, planning and settlement support services, animal management, animal production and animal diseases, new resources in pasture management and lactating cow management

DAIRY MANAGER, Opportunity on Large dairy farm in KZN Midlands. (25 to 35yrs) The farm focus is on mixed perennial pastures under pivot. cross-bred Cows are milked through a 60 bail rotary dairy, with new Alpro management system. Farm has a strong team and good systems in place. Benchmarking through 4th Quadrant The manager will be responsible for; · All aspects of feeding and milking, as well as breeding and cow health. Stock handling experience is important. · Pasture management and fodder production planning. Appropriate tertiary education will be an advantage. · All computer records on Alpro and spreadsheets. Owner always available for assistance. · Budgeting and achieving targets, in conjunction with owner and consultant. · Managing and motivating staff, Zulu will be an advantage. Remuneration is dependent on expertise and is negotiable. Comfortable accommodation will be provided on the farm. A choice of schools are situated close the farm. Please send 2 page CV to:

Esperance Dairy Assistant Manager required. Dynamic and energetic person required as dairy assistant manager, as part of a team on a family run farm of 350 cows in the Greytown area. Applicant must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience with milking, pasture management, stockman-ship, and feed management. Essential to be a practical, hands-on person; must have a driver’s licence, and be computer literate. Applications in by 30.04.2016.

DAIRY MANAGER New opportunity on pasture dairy farm in KZN Midlands. 550 cross-bred Cows are milked through a 36 Swing over dairy, The applicants experience should include; · Two years dairy, with Appropriate tertiary education. · Pasture management and fodder production. · Computers and dairy programmes. · Budgeting and achieving targets. · Managing and motivating staff. (Zulu will be an advantage.) Comfortable accommodation will be provided on the farm. We invite applicants between 25 and 35yrs of age with suitable experience. Please send 2 page CV to: mearns@telkomsa.net

Nutritional - Fodder Solution for Livestock & Farm Animals www.gingergreen.org.za It’s called Gingergreen Pasture grass. No more paying for diesel to make hay.  1 x Small Bag R (Coverage 150m2) (Weight 1.45kg in Weight) 1 x 15KG Bag R (Coverage m2) The grass seeds grow (and can be planted in the winter too) all year round. The grass is frost resistant and even grows in the shade. It stays green all year round which means huge savings on diesel and savings on purchasing hay. The grass is also frost resistant (and snow too) Cost – believe it or not it’s under R2.00 m2.A 15kg bag does m2 of grassing and the selling price is R per bag  which works out to R1.83m2  Gingergreen Pasture Grass Nutritional facts - Pasture nutrition crude protein 25%Palatability is 84% or 4.2 out 5 fibre.30% metabolisable energy12 mj/kg dm dry matterCalcium to potassium ratio is 2:1 Yield is tons per hectare - depending on management.Pasture grass will survive snow and black frost. The grass is a hybrid of indigenous grasses.  The price includes delivery to anywhere in South Africa, Agents wanted in all areas. We have smaller bags for R350 ea which do 150 m2  if you are nervous. Email me for any more info and pictures Gingergreen Pasture Grass    Pasture nutrition crude protein 25%  Palatability is 84% or 4.2 out 5 fibre.  30% metabolisable energy  12 mj/kg dm dry matter  Yield is tons per hectare - depending on  management.  Our grasses will survive snow and black frost.  You can plant it any time of year and its easy to maintain.    

It’s called Gingergreen Pasture grass. It needs only 400mm water a year No more paying for diesel to make hay. The grass seeds grow (and can be planted in the winter too) all year round. The grass is frost resistant and even grows in the shade. It stays green all round which means huge savings on diesel and savings on purchasing hay. Cost – believe it or not it’s under R2.00 m2. A 15kg bag does m2 of grassing and the selling price is R per bag which works out to R1.83m2 Gingergreen Pasture Grass Nutritional facts - Pasture nutrition crude protein 25%Palatability is 84% or 4.2 out 5 fibre.30% metabolisable energy12 mj/kg dm dry matterCalcium to potassium ratio is 2:1 Yield is tons per hectare - depending on management. Pasture grass will survive snow and black frost. The grass is a hybrid of indigenous grasses. The price includes delivery to anywhere in South Africa. We have smaller bags for R340 ea that do 150 sqm. It is an investment for any property. Email me for any more info and pictures

New grass seed available suitable for grazing. Stays green in winter and is frost resistant.   It’s called Gingergreen Pasture grass. No more paying for diesel to make hay. The grass seeds grow (and can be planted in the winter too) all year round. The grass is frost resistant and even grows in the shade. It stays green all round which means huge savings on diesel and savings on purchasing hay.   Cost – believe it or not it’s under R2.00 m2. A 15kg bag does m2 of grassing and the selling price is R per bag  which works out to R1.83m2   Gingergreen Pasture Grass Nutritional facts -   Pasture nutrition crude protein 25% Palatability is 84% or 4.2 out 5 fibre. 30% metabolisable energy 12 mj/kg dm dry matter Calcium to potassium ratio is 2:1   Yield is tons per hectare - depending on management.   Pasture grass will survive snow and black frost.   The grass is a hybrid of indigenous grasses.   The price includes delivery to anywhere in South Africa,   We have smaller bags for R340 ea which do 150m2 if you are nervous.      Email me for any more info and pictures. We need Agents/Stockists all over South Africa

We are looking for a manager to run our dairy in Ixopo, Kwazulu-Natal. Key Responsibilities: - Milking herd of 750 cows - Management of milkings - Pasture and irrigation management - Cow Health - Calf and Heifer rearing - Staff management - Record Keeping Key Requirements: - Previous experience in the Dairy Industry is beneficial, though not essential. - Computer literate - Fluent in Zulu - Able to work as part of a team - Ability to work long hours - Hardworking with an eye for innovation - Ability to self-manage and self-motivate - A neat and meticulous nature - Availability from 1 May 2016 is preferable, though not essential Please reply to this ad with your CV attached. Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you have not been contacted within 1 week of your application please consider your application unsuccessful.

We are looking for a manager to run our dairy in Ixopo, Kwazulu-Natal. Key Responsibilities: - Milking herd of 750 cows - Management of milkings - Pasture and irrigation management - Cow Health - Calf and Heifer rearing - Staff management - Record Keeping Key Requirements: - A minimum of 3 years previous experience in the Dairy Industry - Computer literate - Fluent in Zulu - Able to work as part of a team - Ability to work long hours - Hardworking with an eye for innovation - Ability to self-manage and self-motivate - A neat and meticulous nature Please reply to this ad with your CV attached. Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you have not been contacted within 1 week of your application please consider your application unsuccessful.

No more paying for diesel to make hay.  The grass seeds grow (and can be planted in the winter too) all year round. The grass is frost resistant and even grows in the shade. It stays green all year round which means huge savings on diesel and savings on purchasing hay.  Cost – believe it or not it’s under R2.00 m2.A 15kg bag does m2 of grassing and the selling price is R per bag  which works out to R1.83m2  Gingergreen Pasture Grass Nutritional facts - Pasture nutrition crude protein 25%Palatability is 84% or 4.2 out 5 fibre.30% metabolisable energy12 mj/kg dm dry matterCalcium to potassium ratio is 2:1 Yield is tons per hectare - depending on management.Pasture grass will survive snow and black frost. The grass is a hybrid of indigenous grasses.  The price includes delivery to anywhere in South Africa, Agents wanted in all areas.  We have smaller bags for R340 ea which do 150 m2  if you are nervous. Email me for any more info and pictures.

No more paying for diesel to make hay.  The grass seeds grow (and can be planted in the winter too) all year round. The grass is frost resistant and even grows in the shade. It  stays green all round  which means huge savings on diesel and savings on purchasing hay.  Cost – believe it or not it’s under R2.00 m2.A 15kg bag does m2 of grassing and the selling price is R per bag  which works out to R1.83m2  Gingergreen Pasture Grass Nutritional facts -  Pasture nutrition crude protein 25% Palatability is 84% or 4.2 out 5  fibre.30%  metabolisable energy12 mj/kg dm dry matter Calcium to potassium ratio is 2:1  Yield is tons per hectare - depending on management.Pasture grass will survive snow and black frost. The grass is a hybrid of indigenous grasses. The price includes delivery to anywhere in South Africa, Agents wanted in all areas.  We have smaller bags for R340 ea which do 150m2 if you are nervous.  Email me for any more info and pictures. Agents wanted all over South Africa

No more paying for diesel to make hay. The grass seeds grow (and can be planted in the winter too) all year round. The grass is frost resistant and even grows in the shade. It stays green all round which means huge savings on diesel and savings on purchasing hay.   Cost – believe it or not it’s under R2.00 m2. A 15kg bag does m2 of grassing and the selling price is R per bag  which works out to R1.83m2  Gingergreen Pasture Grass Nutritional facts - Pasture nutrition crude protein 25% Palatability is 84% or 4.2 out 5 fibre. 30% metabolisable energy 12 mj/kg dm dry matter Calcium to potassium ratio is 2:1   Yield is tons per hectare - depending on management. Pasture grass will survive snow and black frost. The grass is a hybrid of indigenous grasses. The price includes delivery to anywhere in South Africa, We have smaller bags for R340 ea which do 150m2 if you are nervous. Email me for any more info.  Geoff

No more paying for diesel to make hay. The grass seeds grow (and can be planted in the winter too) all year round. The grass is frost resistant and even grows in the shade. It stays green all round which means huge savings on diesel and savings on purchasing hay.   Cost – believe it or not it’s under R2.00 m2. A 15kg bag does m2 of grassing and the selling price is R per bag  which works out to R1.83m2  Gingergreen Pasture Grass Nutritional facts - Pasture nutrition crude protein 25% Palatability is 84% or 4.2 out 5 fibre. 30% metabolisable energy 12 mj/kg dm dry matter Calcium to potassium ratio is 2:1   Yield is tons per hectare - depending on management, rainfall and soil. Pasture grass will survive snow and black frost and temperatures of -16 degrees. (look at this Sutherland) The grass is a hybrid of indigenous grasses. The price includes delivery to anywhere in South Africa, We have smaller bags for R340 ea which do 150m2 if you are nervous. Ask about the current special on the 1 hectare bag. Email me for more info and pictures.