Science of tracking golf carts inspires tag to keep tabs on livestock

Chris McLennan
Updated May 13 2021 - 4:25pm, first published 10:00am
Melbourne inventor Darren Wolchyn says has developed a cheap ear tag, powered by a solar cell, which can track livestock and tell the owner how they are going.
Melbourne inventor Darren Wolchyn says has developed a cheap ear tag, powered by a solar cell, which can track livestock and tell the owner how they are going.

Inventor Darren Wolchyn admits to being guided by farmers in the development of his new tracking gear for livestock.

Chris McLennan

Chris McLennan

National Rural Property Writer

ACM national rural property writer based in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. Career journalist. Multi award winner.

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