The invisible fenceline how virtual fencing is reshaping weed control

Published: Nov. 3, 2021, 4:56 a.m.

b'It\\u2019s an unusual thing to see \\u2013 a mob of cattle grazing contentedly in a patch of paddock, held there by an invisible border. But virtual fencing technology is really taking offand is showing promise as a tool to help mixed farmers control weeds.\\n\\nOn Heath Nickolls\\u2019 cattle and grain property near Pinnaroo in the South Australian mallee, the CSIRO\\u2019s Dr Rick Llewellyn is leading a GRDC and Australian Wool Innovation investment trialling virtual fencing to gain better crop integrated weed management. As Rick and Heath explain, a strip grazing trial of 40 Angus heifersis delivering promising results.\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'