BusinessSeptember 4, 2026

veld

VELT

Definition

An open, uncultivated grassland or pasture region in Southern Africa, often containing scattered shrubs or trees.

Etymology

Derived from the Afrikaans and Dutch word for 'field,' the term entered English in the 19th century to specifically describe the large tracts of open grasslands found in Southern Africa.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the rugged, natural environment in which the Nguni cattle graze, highlighting that these cattle are exceptionally well-suited to thriving on the local landscape.

How Nguni cattle help a fourth-generation farm adapt

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Farmer's Weekly SA

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