Grasshopper Turf was founded in 2009. We pride ourselves to be highly experienced and specialised in turf establishment. Grasshopper turf is a partnership founded upon experience, knowledge and practical skills base.
Riaan du Plessis is a specialist horticulturalist in turf production, plant breeding, environmental plant protection, irrigation and cut flowers. Riaan was a turf farmer for 7 years producing high quality instant turf to the South West of Western A. It was during this time that the need for a more accurate way to plant turf was born. The machine was designed and built over a 3-year period and have since planted about 130 hectares. Riaan’s experience in turf planting and establishment as well as his networking within the Turf industry is of great value to Grasshopper Turf and its clients.
Paul Farmer’s qualifications in engineering drafting, metal fabrication trade and automation of mechanical engineering brings expertise to the area of design and manufacture. Paul established his own fabrication business in Busselton, 1999 servicing the Western Australia's agricultural, viticulture and mining industries. This experience has been integral in the design & manufacture of the Grasshopper Turf Planter.
Riaan du Plessis is a specialist horticulturalist in turf production, plant breeding, environmental plant protection, irrigation and cut flowers. Riaan was a turf farmer for 7 years producing high quality instant turf to the South West of Western A. It was during this time that the need for a more accurate way to plant turf was born. The machine was designed and built over a 3-year period and have since planted about 130 hectares. Riaan’s experience in turf planting and establishment as well as his networking within the Turf industry is of great value to Grasshopper Turf and its clients.
Paul Farmer’s qualifications in engineering drafting, metal fabrication trade and automation of mechanical engineering brings expertise to the area of design and manufacture. Paul established his own fabrication business in Busselton, 1999 servicing the Western Australia's agricultural, viticulture and mining industries. This experience has been integral in the design & manufacture of the Grasshopper Turf Planter.