Precision Dairy Farming Series: Craig Piggott on building Halter | Ep. 4
Business • 25 Feb 2026 • 13:22 min
Recorded live at the 2025 Precision Dairy Farming Conference 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 early prototypes tested on his parents’ farm to a 300+ strong team and international growth, this is a story about grit, farmer-led innovation, and what precision tech could unlock next for dairy farm systems.
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