Halter Virtual Fencing on Ag Tech- So What? Podcast

Halter, a New Zealand-based virtual fencing agtech company, achieved a $2 billion valuation through rapid fundraising of $165 million followed by $220 million, despite a 70% drop in global agtech funding. In this podcast episode from Tenacious Ventures, founder and CEO Craig Piggott discusses with dairy farmer Kirsten Diprose the company’s origins—starting with cow training on his family’s Waikato farm—and its expansion to shipping a million solar-powered collars across three countries.

Key Discussion Topics

  • Building Halter from inception to scaling operations internationally.
  • Insights on virtual fencing technology and its practical applications in dairy farming.
  • Recorded at the Australian Dairy Conference prior to Halter’s Series E announcement, with host Sarah Nolet adding her perspectives on unasked questions.

Last Edited:
13/04/2026
Rob Jennings
Rob Jennings

Rob Jennings is recognised as a leading advocate for Australian agriculture. As Managing Director of Farm Table, Rob has transformed the platform into one of the sector’s most dynamic and independent national networks, facilitating collaboration, knowledge-sharing and improved communication across the agricultural landscape, both in Australia and overseas.

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