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A GERSENS eShepherd TM automated grazing control for cattle 1 AGERSENS CONFIDENTIAL A GERSENS eShepherd The worlds Transforming Livestock Farming Globally first virtual shepherd For productive, profitable and sustainable agriculture

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eShepherdTM automated grazing control for cattle

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eShepherd

The world’s first virtual shepherd

Transforming Livestock Farming Globally

– For productive, profitable and sustainable agriculture – A world first, internet of things, smart farm system – A significant technology export opportunity – International beef and dairy markets – CSIRO science and Australian engineering innovation – Rural R&D for Profit Program Partner – Widespread industry and international demand

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Increase profitable production to meet rising protein demand while managing:

– Rising input costs – Rising labour cost and scarcity – Increasing scale while keeping cost low – Sustainability and welfare demands; and – Maximising per hectare return

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The Global Farm Challenge

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Fence, move and monitor using phone

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GPS Base Station Smartphone/Tablet App Cloud Database

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Collar + Patented automated training algorithm

Moveable virtual fence Fully automated grazing control

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Automated fenceless grazing control

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Small Scale Demonstration

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Collar

Robust and reliable collar with CSIRO patented training algorithm

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Solar energy harvesting – no battery changes required GPS location – no need for mobile phone network LoRa comms to Base Station Rugged and robust casing – 5 -10 year life Non aversive audio cue Aversive stimulus Adjustable strap Counterweight maintains collar in position

Inside

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Base Station

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– 2-way comms with collar – Internet connected – Solar or mains powered – 30km range*

*On open rangeland

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Automated Training Program by CSIRO

Associative learning trains each animal individually to respond to an audio cue alone

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Electric Audio

Operates as a GPS based electric fence

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Move cattle from one grazing area to another

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Mob grazing

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animal control

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Virtual Fencing

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beef property

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“Virtual Fencing has the potential to make livestock handling simpler, cheaper and more efficient through so many ways” John Guest, Farmer

Grazing Before Fence eShepherd Riparian Fence

Cattle grazing in riparian zone

Applying the eShepherd virtual fence - cattle are now effectively prevented from entering the riparian zone. eShepherd Virtual Fence Cattle prefer to spend time in the riparian zone where the pasture is fresh and more lush.

Riparian Zone Protected

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Break feed grazing

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Cattle Free Grazing Pattern Paddock Setup

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Shelter (trees)

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Grazing Pattern in 40% of Paddock Fenced moved forward 70 m

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Fenced at forward 70 m Rotate Fence 90o

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Virtual Fence Line Cattle graze in new pasture allocation

Angus cattle CSIRO, NSW March 2017 3 days each graze

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Digital value chain transformation

Automated animal movement unlocks value of data

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Farmer Transport Processor Retailer Consumer

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Farmer

Insights

Value chain stakeholders

Farmer and Value Chain Decision Support

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Benefits

Automate Rotational/ Cell Grazing

– Increase Stocking Rate – Increase milk production – Increase production scale on

existing land

– Avoid overgrazing – Improve pasture biomass

production

– Improve soil health – Monitor animal health

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Increased productivity and profitability

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Benefits

Lower Cost Flexible Fencing

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– Unlimited fencing! – Moved with smartphone touch – Lower labour and maintenance effort – Flood and fire proof – Fully flexible, curved boundaries Lower cost and better quality of life

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Benefits

Transform Mustering

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– Reduce labour – Muster all stock inventory – Reduce cost of aircraft, Reduce accidents and insurance cost – Reduce animal injury and stress – Avoid stock weight loss – Match transport needs to stock quantity Lower cost and increased profit

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Benefits

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  • Keep cattle out of rivers and

sensitive environments

  • Avoid overgrazing and

land damage

  • Wildlife friendly
  • Improve water quality and

availability

  • Avoid ecological damage eg

run off to Barrier Reef

Improved sustainability and reduced environmental footprint

Sustainability

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Productivity Increase $126 (year/cow) – Increase Milk production by 1L/cow/day – Better pasture utilisation – Improved animal health – 24/7 monitoring – Data Reduce Cost $179 (year/cow) – Labour – Fertiliser – Fence installation and maintenance – Health costs

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*Dairy Australia modeling application on top 25% Gippsland farm

Ref: 1141 A1 Summary of Virtual Fencing Benefits DairyBase Modelling

Less than one year payback* Dairy value proposition Increase milk production

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Increased Productivity – Cell grazing to increase carrying capacity 50 - 100% – Avoid land damage – 100% stock mustering – Reduce injury – Increase health – 24/7 monitoring Reduced Costs – Fencing – Aircraft & ground crew – Labour – Insurance – Animal health support

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* Return based on 20% increase in carrying capacity on farm, $100/head cost, and 2016 prices.

Less than one year payback* Beef value proposition

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Strong Industry Support

$5.6M Dairy Australia Virtual Herding Application Trials on Farms in 2017-18

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Collaboration Partners

Local and International

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Board of Directors

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Ian Reilly, Founder & CEO

  • Sheep and cattle farming family
  • Successful track record

developing new tech products for global markets

  • Developing defence &

aerospace, consumer, industrial, medical products

  • Australian and international

innovation awards

Paul Weller, Dairy Farmer

  • Dairy farmer and former Director of

Murray Goulburn Dairy Co-Op

  • Past President Victorian Farmers Fed.
  • Former MP, National Party, Victoria

Andrew Maxwell, Chairman

  • 30 year successful entrepreneur
  • Global business builder
  • Venture capital manager
  • Corporate finance

Mark Harris, Gallagher

  • Global marketing of livestock products
  • Global market, product, and sales &

distribution experience

  • Dairy farmer

Lucinda Corrigan, Beef

  • Beef farmer & industry thought leader
  • Livestock systems, supply chain

innovation

  • Former Director, MLA
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Productive, profitable and sustainable farms

CONTACT: Ian Reilly, Founder & CEO

  • T. +614 3892 8067
  • E. ian.reilly@agersens.com
  • W. agersens.com