Solutions overview

Feeding solutions

Improve your feeding methods

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INTRODUCTION

Automatic feeding and feed pushing for an improved farm performance

Feeding your cows is a key part of your daily routine. At Lely, we understand your desire to optimize the feeding process. You want to reach your farm goals, such as strong cow health, efficient processes, and high milk production. Our automatic feeding solutions handle frequent automatic feeding and feed pushing to help improve feed intake. Our basic principles of automatic feeding are designed to help you improve your feeding methods and make your daily schedule more flexible.

The basic principles of smart feeding

Feeding requires constant attention due to concerns about costs, the impact on animal health, and milk production. Our basic principles of smart feeding are designed to help you improve your feeding methods and make your daily schedule more flexible.

  • Frequent feeding

    Frequent feeding

    Multiple small meals per day keep pH levels stable, contributing to good rumen health and effective microorganisms within the cows rumen.

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  • Customized rations

    Customized rations

    Automatic feeding makes it possible to load, mix, and distribute customized batches of feed for each group.

  • Precise rations

    Precise rations

    Advanced software in our automatic feeding systems allows precise loading of the correct weight per feed stuff.

  • Saving labour

    Saving labour

    Automatic feeding systems are there to save you labour hours, which you can spend on other farm tasks or private life.

Feeding products overview

Automatic feeding solution

Vector

A Lely Vector robotic feeder in a dairy barn. The robot is pushing feed towards a group of cows eating through a feeding fence.

Automatic feed pusher

Juno

A Lely Juno robotic feed pusher in a dairy barn. The robot is pushing feed towards cows eating through a feeding fence.

Automatic calf feeder

Calm

a Lely Calm robotic calf feeder in a barn connected to a calf pen.

Farming Insights

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Feeding10/02/2026

The six feeding principles

Do you feed according to a strategy? And do you know you can influence the quality of your feed? It all starts with taking care of the soil and nutrients.  Then, by selecting the right crops, seeding, growing and harvesting, you can influence the taste and consistency of the feed. Also, the optimal fibre length is worth to discover. The six feeding principles below are your starting point for a strong feeding strategy, to feed your cows healthy and nutritious. 

Feeding05/02/2026

Changing your feeding strategy

Less rest feed, a more balanced meal for your cows, or less labour hours... there could be several reasons why you want to implement or optimize your feeding strategy. And yet, you might feel overwhelmed about where to start. Changing your feeding strategy can be a significant step, especially when you want to start feeding according to a totally new strategy. No matter your story, we are happy to get you started and share some tips.

Feeding10/11/2025

A fluctuating milk price and still influencing your profit margin?

And set up your dairy farm so that your feed strategy helps you achieve your business goals. With milk prices under pressure combined with a swirling business climate, it is valuable to be able to steer yourself towards efficiency and a higher profit margin. How do you do this and what elements can you influence?

Resources

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    Automatic feeding system Lely Vector

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    Feed push robot Lely Juno

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    Calf feeder Lely Calm

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Services

The services we offer

We provide the necessary support to help you unlock your dairy farm’s full potential.

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Farm Management Support

With our global and local expertise, we help you to optimise your farm at your choice.

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Technical Service Support

The experienced technicians of our Lely Centers provide exceptional service and offer multiple levels of support to ensure your peace of mind.

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Consumables

We offer a comprehensive range of Milk Care, Cow Care, and Machine Care consumables and wear parts to help you achieve optimal results.

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Pre-Owned

We understand your daily challenges. If you’re considering buying pre-owned equipment from us, you can rely on our expert support throughout the process.

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Why our solutions?

Our solutions contribute to more than just high-quality milk. They offer freedom of choice and flexibility and contribute to the well-being of you and your cows. From machines to software and new innovations, we have many options. Contact one of our Lely Centers for advice.

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