Halter

Halter is a New Zealand agricultural technology company founded in 2016 by Craig Piggott, who grew up on a dairy farm in Matamata. Halter develops solar-powered GPS-enabled smart collars for cattle combined with a farm management software platform that enables virtual fencing, herd movement automation, and real-time animal health monitoring. Farmers and ranchers use the Halter app to remotely shift, virtually fence, and proactively monitor their livestock's health and behavior — without physical fences. The system combines lightweight solar-powered collars, on-farm towers, and a software platform that delivers real-time insights on pasture and animal behavior 24/7. In August 2024, Halter expanded into the United States for beef and dairy operations.