Press releases

June 6, 2023

Press

Lely presents vision Farm of the Future 2035

How can innovation contribute to the major challenges of the agricultural sector?

Maassluis, 6 June 2023 - To mark its 75th anniversary, Lely, market leader in robots for dairy farming, today presented its new vision for the Farm of the Future. A growing world population means wise choices have to be made for food production. Cautious estimates show that demand for food will increase by 70% over the next 30 years. How innovation can contribute to the major challenges of dairy farming, Lely shows by means of five themes that are central to the Farm of the Future.

Feb. 20, 2023

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Lely shows growth despite challenging conditions

Lely, market leader in automated systems for dairy farmers, today presented its annual results for 2022 with total net sales of $745.6 million (2021: $649 million). This result is lower than expected. Amid challenging circumstances - such as the discontinuation of operations in Russia, COVID-19 and component shortages - it is a good result. The revenue growth ensures that Lely can continue to invest in quality and compliance to meet expanding laws and regulations worldwide. In addition, Lely continues to invest in sustainable innovations for long-term dairy farmers. Around 8% of total net sales is invested in Research & Development for new innovations for the farm of the future.

March 24, 2021

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New Lely Vector features keep farmers future-proof

What's the secret behind the success of the Lely Vector automatic feeding system? Continuous innovation and further development, based on expertise and excellence. With the latest features added to the system, Lely is helping farmers stay profitable, sustainable and future-proof. The Lely Vector is now successfully used in a wide variety of dairy and beef cattle farms in 31 countries. This year, the system celebrates its 10th anniversary.

March 16, 2021

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Lely Installs ‘Commodity Feeder’ on Every New Lely Astronaut A5

Pella, Iowa, March 16, 2021 – Lely North America has standardized the installation of the 'commodity feeder' on the Lely Astronaut A5 robotic milking system, which makes it possible to feed non-pelleted feed. Two years ago, the commodity feeder was introduced as an option and it is currently used by hundreds of robotic milkers worldwide.

March 8, 2021

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Lely produces 1,000th Vector automatic feeding system

Lely produced the 1000th Vector feeding system today. A special milestone, as they have doubled production in the past three years. The Vector feeding system is now used in 31 countries on a wide variety of dairy and beef cattle farms. The 1000th Vector is on its way to Società Agricola Rendena San Michele's dairy farm in Italy, to feed a herd of 117 to 130 lactating cows plus associated young stock, heifers and dry cows.

Nov. 18, 2020

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Cloud Connect now available for Juno & Discovery 120 Collector

During this year's Lely Future Farm Days in October a new data platform saw light: Lely Horizon. With the aim of connecting all Lely products to this platform, Lely now introduces Cloud Connect for the Juno feed pusher and Discovery 120 Collector manure robot. Cloud Connect provides users with more control over and insight into the performance of their Juno and Collector.