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STFarming is changing fast, and technology is playing a big role in it. Halter, a New Zealand startup, is replacing traditional wire fences with AI-powered smart collars for cows.
These solar-powered collars run on a system called the Cowgorithm, which uses GPS, machine learning, and sound and vibration cues to guide cattle.
This creates a virtual fencing system, removing the need for physical barriers that are often expensive and difficult to maintain.
Farmers can manage their herds directly from a smartphone app. They can move cattle, set grazing areas, track real-time location, and monitor health indicators like digestion, fertility cycles, and overall activity without stepping into the field.
This reduces dependence on manual labor, farm dogs, and constant supervision.
The system is already being used at scale. In the United States, ranchers have created over 11,000 miles of virtual boundaries, leading to an estimated $220 million in savings on fencing costs. At the same time, the continuous data collected helps farmers make better, faster decisions.
Halter operates on a subscription-based model, charging farmers between $5 and $8 per animal each month, allowing its revenue to grow steadily with herd size.
Recently, Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund is reportedly in talks to lead a new funding round. The deal could value Halter at around $2 billion, nearly doubling its $1 billion valuation in 2025.
At a time when many agtech startups are facing funding challenges, Halter is standing out by successfully applying AI to one of the oldest industries in the world.
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