ABOUT TIPTREE FARM
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In 1988 we purchased a farm in the Thornhill area in the Eastern Cape known as “Crossways”. We established a dairy enterprise milking registered Holsteins which became well known in the industry. In 2007 we sold “Crossways” to a property developer, which resulted in us selling our herd in 2012. In 2011, we purchased the farm “Tiptree” in the Elands River Valley, which is situated between Uitenhage and Patensie in the Eastern Cape.

Our intention was to start a beef and sheep enterprise. The aim with regards our beef herd, was that we continued what we had strived for in our dairy herd, that of enhancing profitability by improving genetics. We firmly believe that 10% of any stock farming enterprise relies on genetics with 90% relying on good and efficient management. As the farm consists of semi-sweet to sour mountainous veldt, we realised we needed a hardy, functional and preferably indigenous type animal. We decided on the Tuli as it ticked all the right boxes, namely excellent fertility, good carcass and confirmation, polled factor, good temperament, longevity and ability to thrive in our conditions.

Due to the persisting drought of 2015 to 2023 we decided to sell off our Dohne merino flock and started a Meatmaster stud which we felt would do better in these climatic conditions. We are passionate about our stock, and get great satisfaction of seeing improvements in the progeny.