Who we are
We at Nofence are proud to be the first company in the world to develop virtual fencing technology, where our product represents the beginning of a tremendous shift in farming towards a sustainable future for agriculture.
Our employees have a broad range of experience from many different fields, which is important for a leading technology company delivering products to be used on animals. We have started the international expansion of Nofence and are planning rapid growth moving forward.
History in brief
History timeline for our most important events
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2022
Preparing for market pilots in North America.
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2021
Nofence has several market pilots in Europe and our collars has reached over 150.million hours on pasture.
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2020
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority agrees that the use of Nofence on Cattle and Sheep is legal in Norway. Sales to selected customers in the UK.
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2019
4000 goats using Nofence. 1500 cattle and 1000 sheep participating in a commercial pilot project in Norway. A narrow selection of customers in other countries start using Nofence.
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2018
2500 goats using Nofence. Larger tests on cattle and sheep at the University of Life Sciences, Norway.
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2017
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority agrees that the use of Nofence on goats is legal in Norway. First tests on cattle at the University of Life Sciences, Norway.
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2016
Pilot project in Norway with 850 goats.
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2012-2015
Intensive product development work and testing.
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2011
Incorporation of Nofence AS.
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2009
Patent applications. Later granted in the USA, Norway and Europe.
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The 90s
Oscar Hovde Berntsen shapes the idea of virtual fencing.
Employees
