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Real work in the veld

Across South Africa

Projects with lodges, butchers, colleges and shows

Our projects run on partner farms, in lodge kitchens, at college education days and at rural show stands. Each story is told with respect for our partners’ privacy.

Bringing veld venison to the table

From the Karoo to the Lowveld, our venison has found its way onto the menus of family lodges, country guesthouses, and local butcheries. Each project starts with a visit, sometimes by bakkie, sometimes on foot, to walk the camps and meet the people. We work with chefs and butchers who care where meat comes from, ensuring each named lot can be traced back to a specific herd and day, with the cold chain kept right through to delivery.

Between visits, we check the abattoir stamp on each lot, confirm provenance and take the kitchen’s feedback. In drought years, we help kitchens plan for smaller, leaner carcasses and deeper flavours. Each good partnership is built on clear records, open dialogue and a shared respect for the veld and the animals.

Supporting farmers, students and conservation

Our team has helped new deer farmers in the Eastern Cape, KZN Midlands and Free State set up their camps, apply for permits and plan for periods of tough grazing, especially in strong El Niño years. We advise on veld recovery, shade, water and careful stocking, always mindful of both NEMBA rules and animal welfare.

Education days with colleges and agricultural schools are a highlight: students join us for hands-on demos in the kraal, discussions on genetics, and clear Q&A about both the highs and the setbacks of deer farming. Several of these projects now run every year, including the Stellenbosch education week and the Limpopo briefings.

Recent work with farms and kitchens

Karoo lodge calendar

Eastern Cape

Karoo lodge calendar

Karoo lodge chefs use Deer Farming’s fallow venison for seasonal dishes and guest events.

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Free State stud sale

Bloemfontein

Free State stud sale

Stud records and farm visits brought new genetics to a Free State highland red herd.

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Midlands agritourism lanes

Howick

Midlands agritourism lanes

Shaded visitor lanes help people and axis deer stay calm in Midlands woodland camps.

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Stellenbosch education week

Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch education week

Stellenbosch students gained hands-on skills in deer fencing and bloodline records with Deer Farming’s herd.

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Overberg boutique packs

Overberg

Overberg boutique packs

Sika Quiet Pasture packs help Overberg chefs serve ethical farm-to-table venison.

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Limpopo ethics briefings

Limpopo

Limpopo ethics briefings

Ethics briefings help Limpopo game farms run fair, responsible stag hunts.

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Lowveld quiet harvest

Mbombela

Lowveld quiet harvest

Lowveld lodge venison harvests run calmly and coolly, with careful timing for quality and welfare.

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Northern Cape forage buffer

Northern Cape

Northern Cape forage buffer

Careful forage buffers helped keep our red deer and yearlings thriving on tough veld.

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Gauteng chef lots

Johannesburg

Gauteng chef lots

Named venison lots brought Karoo provenance and reliable supply to a Johannesburg restaurant group.

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Cape Town butcher brief

Cape Town

Cape Town butcher brief

Seasonal venison cuts with full farm provenance for a Cape Town butcher’s discerning customers.

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Drakensberg camp rest

Drakensberg

Drakensberg camp rest

Resting red deer camps in the Drakensberg supports regrowth and herd health.

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Addo-edge water points

Eastern Cape

Addo-edge water points

Water and shade upgrades help Addo-edge herds manage heat and dry spells.

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Pretoria vet liaison day

Pretoria

Pretoria vet liaison day

Pretoria vets and Deer Farming team up for a seasonal herd health calendar training day.

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Durban agricultural show

Durban

Durban agricultural show

Fallow and red deer records, venison tastings and permit advice for KZN buyers at the Durban agricultural show.

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Mbombela lodge pack

Mbombela

Mbombela lodge pack

Quiet, seasonal venison supply for a Lowveld lodge kitchen just outside Mbombela.

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Open gate day

Karoo Edge

Open gate day

Open gate day showed booked visitors our fencing, camps and herd records at Karoo Edge.

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