Your robotic milking and feeding specialists in Cumbria, Lancashire and Yorkshire.
We offer sales and service of robotic milking systems, feeding and barn equipment. We provide tailor-made solutions for dairy farmers, including in-house yard design, paddock mapping, project management, farm management support and 24/7 service, support and back up.
We've managed robotic milking installations on both a small and large scale and pride ourselves on our technical knowledge, dedication and passion for dairy farming in the North of England. For any enquires please contact us, and a member of our dedicated team will be happy to help.
Your robotic milking and feeding specialists in Cumbria, Lancashire and Yorkshire.
We offer sales and service of robotic milking systems, feeding and barn equipment. We provide tailor-made solutions for dairy farmers, including in-house yard design, paddock mapping, project management, farm management support and 24/7 service, support and back up.
We've managed robotic milking installations on both a small and large scale and pride ourselves on our technical knowledge, dedication and passion for dairy farming in the North of England. For any enquires please contact us, and a member of our dedicated team will be happy to help.
Meet our general manager
"Our aim is to help customers reduce labour requirements on their farms, increasing productivity and financial wellbeing." Mark Armstrong and …
"Our aim is to help customers reduce labour requirements on their farms, increasing productivity and financial wellbeing."
Mark Armstrong and David Henderson (pictured above), Lely Center Longtown Directors
Established in 2009, Lely Center Longtown has evolved into a leading company for the design, supply and installation of automated milking, feeding and barn hygiene systems.
The team consists of 12 dedicated technicians who are located throughout the area, ensuring local support and 24/7 back up.
The technician are back up by our sales support, farm management and barn design teams, which ensure a smooth transition for our customers from concept to reality.
Within our team, we will continue to maintain and develop an excellent level of personal contact with our customers.
Register to win a Lely Juno Feed Pusher with Flex Package
Ensure feed is available for your cattle, 24/7
How Can I Win a Juno?
Enter our competition from 03/06/2024 to 18/11/2024 for your chance to win a Lely Juno feed pusher with Flex Package.
The win a Juno competition is aimed at owners of active dairy and beef farms, with a number of cattle not less than 30, located in the UK and Northern Ireland.
The winner will receive a call, and visit, from the staff of Lely Atlantic to see if the farm if suitable for installation.
The winner will be announced on 29th November 2024.
For the full terms & conditions please see the web page below:
Discovery Collector C2 has a new lithium battery that is charged through a wireless charging station. The wireless charging station ensures that the Discovery Collector C2 is charged faster and can start its routes earlier for a clean barn environment. As a result, the Discovery Collector C2 is driving 60% of the time and charging 40% and can clean barns with up to 120 cows. More frequent driving means more manure is collected. This ensures a clean barn floor which contributes to clean hooves, less manure in the barn and clean udders.
A cleaner barn floor results in cleaner hooves
The Discovery Collector C2 is specifically designed for barns with (semi) solid floors and takes a revolutionary diverse approach when compared to traditional manure scrapers. The Discovery Collector C2 does not push manure but vacuums it. This makes the build-up of manure – in which cows stand – a thing of the past. This not only makes for a cleaner floor, it also ensures the cows’ hooves remain cleaner. This improves both cow health and the well-being of the animals.
A comfortable experience for the cows
The cows – and yourself – will experience little to no hindrance from the Discovery Collector C2. The machine does not require cables or gutters. This ensures a more secure living environment for the cows. Thanks to its compact design the Discovery Collector C2 can easily navigate between the cows, the sorting gates, and around the cubicle passages and waiting area.
Water for added results and increased safety
Cows are more likely to display their natural behaviour in a clean environment. As a result, heat is detected sooner. The Discovery Collector C2 sprays water from the front and back of the machine. Spraying from the front results in better manure intake, and from the back leaving behind a wet floor for additional grip. Maximum result and safety.
Flexible cleaning
The daily routine of scraping manure is a thing of the past with the Discovery Collector C2. The routes and cleaning frequency can be set to match your own, or the cows’ daily rhythm to make things as hassle-free as possible. And if you would like to adjust the program, for whatever reason, you can easily do so using your mobile phone.
Our dedicated FMS team will guide you before, during and after your start with automated milking or feeding. And will provide ongoing support throughout the process.:
Our Sales Team are passionate about dairy farming and farming automation. They've got the knowledge, expertise and agricultural backgrounds to help you find the most efficient and profitable solution to your farming problems.
Our fully certified service technicians are available 24/7 to support our customer. All our service points are fully stocked with all required parts. Our technicians are all experts in the field of robotic milking machines and farm automation.
‘Twelve months on from investing in the Discovery 120 Collector, Chris Barton says: “This robot is doing a cracking job; its working round the clock keeping the shed cleaner, so we’ve cleaner cows 24/7. In fact, it’s the one bit of kit I couldn’t do with out and what’s more, it is scheduled to pay for itself within five years.’
‘Investing in two A5’s robotic milking systems is helping Will and Nicola Bowe to achieve their business goals and have a family life. “We’re about making this business more efficient. We take great pride in what we do, we’re striving to be the best,” says Nicola. So far success is reflected in their 105-cow commercial herd’s performance. “Yield has improved by 50% to an average 11,500 litres, whilst maintaining solids. We have a lot fewer health issues, and the vet bill has been cut by 30%.”’
Findlay family, Cumbria2x A5 Robotic Milking Systems
‘Mac Findlay says the future of the family’s 120 cow dairy enterprise depended on its decision to invest in a robotic milking system with the continued ability to graze. “Dad and myself had battled for years over swapping our herringbone parlour for robots; and it came down to being a case of I’d stay on the farm, if we were prepared to embrace technology. We finally did, and we’d now say it's the best things that’s happened on this farm.”’
Hutchinson family, North Yorkshire2x A3 Robotic Milking Systems
‘Returning from college over a decade ago, Sam Hutchinson says the unit needed a new parlour and amongst the options were milking robots. “They provided the opportunity to improve our lifestyle and offer a lift in milk yield. But we knew we could only consider robots if we could continue to graze. We manage an organic unit supplying OMSCo and our ethos is to graze outside as much as possible which also fits with our sales contract.’
‘Ben Rab says his Juno feed pusher is one of the most indispensable pieces of kit on the farm. “It’s guaranteed 24/7 to keep fresh feed in front of the cows, it consistently keeps working and it’s contributing to an extra one litre per head per day. In fact, it’s a no brainer; the Juno is a relatively simple piece of kit that’s cost effective to buy and we reckon that extra yield covered will cover its the cost within 18 months.’
Rae Family, Dumfries2x A3 & 2x A4 Robotic Milking Systems
‘The Rae family was amongst the first in their region to introduce milking robots a decade ago. “We installed two Lely Astronaut A3 automatic milking systems back in 2011 and then carried on milking the rest of the cows through the parlour,” Alan explains. “Four years later, such was our confidence in the robots that we decided to invest in another two and milk the entire herd through the automated system.”’
Templeton Family, Wigtownshire5x A5 Robotic Milking Systems
‘“It’s definitely been a good move,” says David Templeton just eight weeks after switching on four A5 robotic milking systems, a date which marked the end of a two-year journey from launching plans for a greenfield site dairy to completion’
Yarrow Family, North Yorkshire3x A5 Robotic Milking Systems
‘Investing in greenfield site shed with Lely A5 milking robots has resulted in a 25% yield lift to 10,000 litre herd average and the opportunity to fulfil plans for herd expansion, says Caroline Yarrow. Equally important the development has introduced a solid platform to take forward the enterprise, embrace technology head on and build a sustainable family business.’
We are always looking for energetic individuals who can bring a new vision and expertise to our Lely Center. If you feel this is you, please email a copy of your CV to: info@lon.lelycenter.com
