AgX develops agricultural technology solutions that streamline the adoption of new technologies for ranchers. Their systems aim to enhance ranch productivity and resilience in the face of climate volatility.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional fencing methods for livestock management can be expensive to install and maintain, and they limit ranchers' ability to efficiently utilize pastureland. Existing solutions often rely on electric shocks, which can cause stress and harm to animals. Monitoring livestock in remote environments can also be challenging and costly.
Solution
AgX is developing a virtual fencing system that uses smart collars with GPS and muscle control to manage and monitor cattle. Ranchers can create and adjust fence lines remotely via a mobile app, enabling them to optimize grazing and utilize untapped pasture. The collars employ tactile sensation and involuntary muscle control to guide livestock, eliminating the need for electric shocks and reducing stress on the animals. The system uses CAT-M1 and satellite networks to ensure reliable communication in remote areas, removing the need for base stations.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is ranchers and farmers looking for cost-effective and humane solutions for livestock management, improved pasture utilization, and remote monitoring capabilities.
Features
- Smart collars with integrated GPS and muscle control for virtual fencing
- Remote fence line creation and adjustment via mobile app
- Tactile sensation technology to guide livestock without electric shocks
- Biometric monitoring of cattle
- Support for CAT-M1 and satellite networks for communication in remote environments
- Livestock management platform for managing mobs or individual animals
- Mobile app available on iOS