Listen to The Country online: Halter CEO Craig Piggott on new Starlink-connected collars

Halter founder and chief executive Craig Piggott spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today. Photo / Jason Oxenham

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with Craig Piggott, the chief executive and founder of virtual fencing technology company Halter.

He discusses Halter’s new Starlink-connected collars for managing beef cattle.

On with the show

Craig Piggott:

Halter’s chief executive has launched a world-first direct-to-satellite service for its smart collars, enabling beef cattle farmers in remote areas to access its virtual fencing technology.

The new technology will provide the tech to beef farms that were previously out of reach due to connectivity limitations.

Jane Smith:

North Otago farmer discusses the new $54.6 million Otago Regional Council building and insipid imported butter.

Plus, the Prime Minister and Winston Peters versus the media.

Blair McLean:

Our wine correspondent on the prospects to come out of the India FTA, desperate growers mothballing vineyards and World Sav Day tomorrow.

Chris Russell:

Australian correspondent comments on the Super El Nino and Pauline Hanson’s new plane.

He also discusses Penny Wong hustling for fuel on the world stage.

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