Waikato Farmers Explore Virtual Fencing for Steep Hill Grazing

On their Waikato hill country farm, Jon and Fiona Sherlock have been part of a grazing research project since 2024. The New Zealand Bioeconomy Science Institute has led this initiative to improve the property's profitability and environmental health simultaneously.

The lead scientists behind this project are Lisa Box and Tracy

The study began in 2024, with researchers working on hill country grazing methods. This effort aims to enhance farm productivity while minimizing negative impacts on the environment.