Halter is a New Zealand agricultural technology company that develops solar-powered cattle collars and farm management software for virtual fencing, animal monitoring, and pasture management. It is based in Auckland.
History Halter was founded in 2016 by Craig Piggott, who grew up on a dairy farm in Matamata, New Zealand. In August 2024, Halter announced its United States launch for beef and dairy operations. In 2025, Halter's technology was used on public lands in California for rotational grazing and fuel-break maintenance in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management. In June 2025 Halter announced a Series D funding round reported as US$100 million at a valuation of about NZ$1.65 billion (around US$1 billion). In 2026, Halter raised $220 million in a Series E funding round at a $2 billion valuation.
Awards and recognition 2024: Deloitte Fast 50 (New Zealand), ranked first overall. 2025: TIME Best Inventions (Special Mention) recognising Halter's virtual fencing system.
See also
Agricultural technology Precision agriculture Virtual fencing Rotational grazing Animal welfare in New Zealand
References
External links Official website

