They say that good fences make good neighbours, but what if those fences are invisible? A Norwegian company, Nofence, has revolutionised what agriculture looks like. By using a sophisticated GPS and tracking collar system, farmers no longer require physical fences when moving their herds around from pasture to pasture. Through auditory cues, cows, sheep, and goats are alerted when they leave pre-defined grazing boundaries. This can increase the safety of livestock, as well as improve the impact of grazing on the environment. Established grazing areas demarcated by fences often leaves surrounding land underutilised. By increasing the fenceless grazing range of these herbivores, the ecosystem becomes more balanced as animals and plants alike are exposed to variation. Visit nofence.no to see how this has improved the quality of life for all, from soil to creature.
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