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Monitor Farms Scotland: Trialing new technology on Scottish hill farm

Virtual fencing is being put to the test long-term on the Strathspey Monitor Farm

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The tough solar-powered VF collars are fixed around the heifers鈥� necks.
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The tough solar-powered VF collars are fixed around the heifers鈥� necks.

Virtual fencing (VF) seems to offer plenty 鈥� better grazing management, the ability to keep groups together, quick identification of any problems or cattle breakouts, the list goes on. But working with...

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