Irish company Censortec, which provides dairy monitoring solutions, has announced a new strategic partnership which allows it expand its products into New Zealand (NZ).

The agreement is with PPP Industries of Pokeno, New Zealand, to introduce Censortec activity monitors to the New Zealand market.

Censortec’s cow collars are powered by Nedap’s technology for sensor-based cow monitoring solutions.

This collaboration will provide New Zealand farmers with access to Nedap’s technology to monitor the health and activity levels of their herds, enhancing livestock management and animal welfare.

Censortec will also supply Alfco Engineering drafting gates, which the company said offers a complete solution to help farmers optimise their livestock management.

The partnership leverages Censortec’s expertise in animal monitoring technologies in grazing systems and PPP Industries’ long-established presence in New Zealand’s agricultural sector.

Managing director of Censortec Ireland, Sean Crowley said: "We’re excited to partner with PPP Industries to bring Nedap’s livestock management tools to New Zealand dairy farmers.

"Together with Alfco’s drafting gates, which will streamline animal handling, we provide a powerful solution for New Zealand dairy farmers looking to improve herd management and animal welfare."

PPP industries has been designing, manufacturing and installing innovative agricultural equipment since 1962, and is one of New Zealand’s leading suppliers of dairy feed systems.

General manager of PPP Industries, Nick Morison said: "We’re thrilled to be working with Censortec to offer New Zealand dairy farmers both Nedap’s advanced activity monitors and Alfco’s trusted drafting gate systems,.

"Censortec [has] a wealth of experience in grazing systems, and we aim to replicate their systems in New Zealand, from initial contact right through to product support."

Nedap’s advanced activity monitoring system provides farmers with real-time data on individual animal behaviours, such as activity, feeding and resting patterns.

The company said that these insights help optimise herd management, boost productivity, and promote better animal welfare.

Sales and account manager at Nedap Livestock, Ruud Simmelink said: "Here at Nedap, we have worked with both Censortec and PPP Industries for many years.

"‘We’re pleased to continue this relationship, as they are trusted and reliable distributors for Nedap’s innovative solutions."