Precision Dairy Farming Series: Craig Piggott on building Halter | Ep. 4

About this episode

Craig Piggott discusses the development of Halter's virtual fencing technology and its impact on pasture-based farming.

Recorded live at the Precision Dairy Farming Conference 2025 in Ōtautahi Christchurch, this episode features Craig Piggott, founder and CEO of Halter. Craig shares how he went from working at Rocket Lab to building virtual fencing technology that’s transforming pasture-based farming. He explains how Halter’s technology gives farmers precise control over grazing, lifts productivity, and creates more flexibility whether the goal is higher profit or better work–life balance. From ear...

People in this episode

Guest: Craig Piggott

Topics covered

• precision dairy farming
• technology
• agriculture
• productivity
• work-life balance

Keywords

• virtual fencing
• grazing control
• pasture-based farming
• higher profit
• better work-life balance

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Halter

Places: Ōtautahi Christchurch

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