Stop Stock Theft in Its Tracks with FarmRanger
From Losses to Security Cloete and Johan Wessels have saved thousands of rands over the years by preventing stock theft with FarmRanger. According to Johan, they experienced a wave of theft attempts before implementing the system. “At first, it was just two or three cows, or maybe four calves taken at a time. The animals […]
FarmRanger – We’ll Worry. You Farm.
We respect that farming is founded on equal parts; passion and purpose – and that even on the days farmers do not love what they do, they still do it, because they need to. We created FarmRanger not only because we understand farmers, but because we respect them. Our mission is simple: to make your […]
FarmRanger is an indispensable part of my farming operations – Pieter Hamman
Thieves Caught Red-Handed In February 2024, Hamman received an alarm notification on the FarmRanger app, indicating that his sheep were being disturbed. He investigated and initially found everything in order. However, the incident repeated itself, and after the third occurrence, he suspected something unusual was going on. “I contacted four neighbours and explained the situation. […]
Discover the power behind the FarmRanger App: Revolutionising Livestock Monitoring with Cutting-Edge Features
So, what makes our app truly stand out? Beyond being crowned FNB Agri App of the Year 2024, the FarmRanger app works with our collars to deliver real-time protection for your livestock. Receive instant alarm calls when danger is near and LIVE GPS tracking during an alarm — all while benefiting from additional features that […]
FarmRangers’ all new Satellite Collar!
Our engineering team has been hard at work, and we’re excited to announce the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for! Introducing FarmRanger’s world leading satellite livestock security collar for sheep – with instant alarm calls during a theft/predation incident, LIVE GPS tracking during an alarm and no reliance on cellular network reception. Using cutting-edge satellite technology, our […]
FarmRanger a non-negotiable requirement – Mattie Azar
Before FarmRanger livestock security collars “About seven years ago, a neighbor warned me that someone was loading my cattle onto a truck. By the time I arrived at Winburg from Bloemfontein, the cattle thieves had left with 110 cattle.” “Fortunately, my neighbor was able to give a good description of the truck and it was […]
Secure your farm with Geofences
Geofence breach checks are made periodically at night or during the day. Should animals cross the borders that you set up, you will get an alarm which can be tracked in real-time, just like other alarms. Get a quote now. For a step-by-step guide watch the tutorial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqvzL8AF-o0 Need a quote? No need to phone […]
Empowering Women in Agriculture: FarmRanger Collar Safeguards Zimbini Nokwe’s Livelihood
The Incident: A Nighttime Intrusion Late one evening in June, stock thieves breached the farm’s defences. Around 11:45 PM, they infiltrated the fence and accessed the kraal. Zimbini’s proactive measures were evident, and remarkably, she was able to safeguard her entire flock using just one FarmRanger collar due to its advanced herd behaviour monitoring capabilities. […]
Defending Livelihoods: How FarmRanger’s Livestock Security Collars Tackle South Africa’s Growing Livestock Theft Crisis
However, this is believed to be just the tip of the iceberg, as experts estimate that only around 20% of stock theft incidents are reported. The economic loss due to stock theft for 2021/2022 alone amounted to between R1.2 and R3 billion. This represents a significant loss for farmers who rely on their livestock for […]
Six tips to keep livestock safe from theft
1. Implement a good security system: Protect your property with a security system that includes cameras, infrared systems, alarms or motion sensors to help you monitor your property closely and alert you to any suspicious activity. This can help deter potential thieves, as well as provide evidence in case of theft. 2. Use identification methods: […]
