Lachlan & Jacquie Patterson

Kinellar White Suffolk and Poll Dorset Stud

Lachlan and Jacquie Patterson manage Kinellar Stud at Canowindra
alongside their own shedding and cattle operation in Cudal. Security
cameras, water tank monitors, and a solar pump provide farm and
stock protection, while a weigh scale indicator and handheld reader
streamline stock handling and eID data capture. Zetifi equipment
delivers Wi-Fi coverage on both farms and boosts connectivity for
operational efficiency.

Challenges

Monitoring water across both farms was time-consuming and costly.
Limited access to genetic data in the yards was frustrating and potentially costly for the stud operation.
Distance between farms,security of their genetics,stock and equipment create dunnecessary stress.

Actions

Lachlan sought advice from the Farms of the Future team and attended an Agtech workshop.
They consulted suppliers for solutions to solve their pain points.
Lachlan and Jacquie implemented Agtech toaddress connectivity,improve data collection, flock management, and security.

Solution

Lachlan and Jacquie’s Agtech solutions included:

01.

ZetiCell and ZetiRover to provide better connectivity across both farms, and improve cellular connectivity between them.

02.

Tank water monitors and solar pump to ensure reliable water supply, and security cameras for stock and equipment.

03.

An auto-drafter and weigh scale indicator to improve flock handling and genetic data capture and management.

9 hours

per week saved checking water

$8k p.a.

reduction in diesel fuel

2 years

payback period

Benefits

Tank water monitors on both properties saved time and travel costs, while ensuring animal welfare.
The weigh scale indicator cut labour costs, reduced errors, and saved two weeks of genetic data entry.
Improved connectivity allows them to share real-time genetic data and videos with potential buyers at the yards.