Cattle wear Nofence collars, which use GPS tracking and mobile networks to communicate with virtual fence lines. The technology allows farmers to track cattle and change boundaries in real-time from ...
George van Vlaanderen used to spend hours each day moving fences so his dairy goats could graze on fresh forage. Now an app does the job. Van Vlaanderen, who makes cheese and kefir at Does’ Leap Farm ...
The trackers, which stay in a cow’s stomach and collect data, can help farmers understand when their cows are feeling ill, or when they’re in heat.
This story appears in the December 2025 issue of Forbes Asia. Subscribe to Forbes Asia New Zealand unicorn Halter, founded by Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia alum Craig Piggott, is one of the fastest-growing ...
At one of the milking robots, several cows are lined up, nose to tail, politely waiting their turn. The cows can get milked by robot whenever they like, which typically means more frequently than the ...
As dairy farmers dwindle every year, the demand for high-quality milk remains steadfast, driving a surge in dairy farming. Although this shift improves efficiency, it makes managing the health of ...
Dairy cows wear their ear tags while eating feed at Vale Wood Farms in Loretto. Mirror photo by Colette Costlow About 4,000 farms operate in Blair, Bedford, Cambria, Clearfield, Centre and Huntingdon ...
The future of pharmaceuticals in cattle production stands at a critical juncture, according to Dr. Mike Apley, professor at Kansas State University. Apley emphasized the possibilities as well as the ...