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A GERSENS eShepherd TM automated grazing control for cattle 1 AGERSENS CONFIDENTIAL

A GERSENS eShepherd The world’s Transforming Livestock Farming Globally first virtual shepherd – 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 2 AGERSENS CONFIDENTIAL

A GERSENS The Global Farm Challenge 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 3 AGERSENS CONFIDENTIAL

A GERSENS Fence, move and monitor 1 Smartphone/Tablet App using 2 Cloud Database phone GPS 3 or tablet Base Station Moveable virtual fence Fully automated grazing control 4 Collar + Patented automated training algorithm 4 AGERSENS CONFIDENTIAL

A GERSENS Automated fenceless grazing control Small Scale Demonstration 5 AGERSENS CONFIDENTIAL

A GERSENS Solar energy harvesting – GPS location – no need for mobile Collar no battery changes phone network required LoRa comms to Base Station Robust and reliable collar with CSIRO Rugged and patented training robust casing – algorithm 5 -10 year life Adjustable strap Non aversive audio cue Counterweight Inside maintains collar in position Aversive stimulus 6 AGERSENS CONFIDENTIAL

A GERSENS Base Station – 2-way comms with collar – Internet connected – Solar or mains powered – 30km range* *On open rangeland 7 AGERSENS CONFIDENTIAL

A GERSENS Automated Training Operates as a GPS based electric fence Program by CSIRO Audio Electric Associative learning trains each animal individually to respond to an audio cue alone 8 AGERSENS CONFIDENTIAL

A GERSENS Move cattle from one grazing area to another Mob grazing or individual animal control 9 AGERSENS CONFIDENTIAL

A GERSENS Grazing Before Fence eShepherd Riparian Fence Virtual Fencing on working beef property “Virtual Fencing has the potential eShepherd to make livestock Virtual Fence handling simpler, cheaper and more efficient through Riparian Zone Protected Cattle grazing in riparian zone so many ways” John Guest, Farmer Cattle prefer to spend time in the Applying the eShepherd virtual fence - riparian zone where the pasture is fresh cattle are now effectively prevented and more lush. from entering the riparian zone. 10 AGERSENS CONFIDENTIAL

A GERSENS Break feed Water grazing Shelter (trees) Cattle graze in D new pasture A allocation Fenced moved forward 70 m Paddock Setup E B Angus cattle Fenced at forward 70 m Cattle Free Grazing Pattern CSIRO, NSW March 2017 Virtual Fence 3 days each Line graze C F Rotate Fence 90 o Grazing Pattern in 40% of Paddock 11 AGERSENS CONFIDENTIAL

A GERSENS Digital value chain transformation Automated animal movement unlocks value of data Farmer Transport Processor Retailer Consumer 12 AGERSENS CONFIDENTIAL

A GERSENS Farmer and Insights Value Chain Decision Support Value chain stakeholders Farmer

A GERSENS Benefits – Increase Stocking Rate – Increase milk production – Increase production scale on existing land Automate – Avoid overgrazing – Improve pasture biomass Rotational/ production Cell Grazing – Improve soil health – Monitor animal health Increased productivity and profitability 14 AGERSENS CONFIDENTIAL

A GERSENS Benefits – Unlimited fencing! – Moved with smartphone touch – Lower labour and Lower Cost maintenance effort Flexible – Flood and fire proof Fencing – Fully flexible, curved boundaries Lower cost and better quality of life 15 AGERSENS CONFIDENTIAL

A GERSENS Benefits – Reduce labour – Muster all stock inventory – Reduce cost of aircraft, Transform Reduce accidents and insurance cost Mustering – Reduce animal injury and stress – Avoid stock weight loss – Match transport needs to stock quantity Lower cost and increased profit 16 AGERSENS CONFIDENTIAL

A GERSENS Benefits • Keep cattle out of rivers and sensitive environments • Avoid overgrazing and land damage • Wildlife friendly • Improve water quality and Sustainability availability • Avoid ecological damage eg run off to Barrier Reef Improved sustainability and reduced environmental footprint 17 AGERSENS CONFIDENTIAL

A GERSENS Dairy value Productivity Increase Reduce Cost proposition $126 (year/cow) $179 (year/cow) – Increase Milk production – Labour Increase by 1L/cow/day – Fertiliser milk – Better pasture utilisation – Fence installation and production – Improved animal health maintenance – 24/7 monitoring – Health costs – Data Less than one year payback* *Dairy Australia modeling application on top 25% Gippsland farm Ref: 1141 A1 Summary of Virtual Fencing Benefits DairyBase Modelling 18 AGERSENS CONFIDENTIAL

A GERSENS Beef value Increased Productivity Reduced Costs proposition – Cell grazing to increase – Fencing carrying capacity 50 - – Aircraft & ground crew 100% – Labour – Avoid land damage – Insurance – 100% stock mustering – Animal health support – Reduce injury – Increase health Less than one – 24/7 monitoring year payback* * Return based on 20% increase in carrying capacity on farm, 19 $100/head cost, and 2016 prices . AGERSENS CONFIDENTIAL

A GERSENS Strong Industry Support $5.6M Dairy Australia Virtual Herding Application Trials on Farms in 2017-18 A GERSENS 20 AGERSENS CONFIDENTIAL

A GERSENS Collaboration Partners Local and International 21 AGERSENS CONFIDENTIAL

A GERSENS Board of Andrew Maxwell, Chairman • 30 year successful entrepreneur Directors • Global business builder • Venture capital manager • Corporate finance Paul Weller, Dairy Farmer • Dairy farmer and former Director of Murray Goulburn Dairy Co-Op Ian Reilly, Founder & CEO • Past President Victorian Farmers Fed. • Sheep and cattle farming family • Former MP, National Party, Victoria • Successful track record Mark Harris, Gallagher developing new tech products • Global marketing of livestock products for global markets • Global market, product, and sales & distribution experience • Developing defence & • Dairy farmer aerospace, consumer, industrial, Lucinda Corrigan, Beef medical products • Beef farmer & industry thought leader • Australian and international • Livestock systems, supply chain innovation awards innovation • Former Director, MLA 22 AGERSENS CONFIDENTIAL

A GERSENS CONTACT: Ian Reilly, Founder & CEO T. +614 3892 8067 E. ian.reilly@agersens.com Productive, W. agersens.com profitable and sustainable farms 23 AGERSENS CONFIDENTIAL