Lely Center Yeovil provide dairy farmers with the best and most innovative robotic milking systems and automated technology available. Operating across the South and South-West England, we focus exclusively on automatic milking and feeding systems, herd management solutions and offer a high level of service and after sales support 24/7, 365 days a year.
We cover a large area spanning from Somerset into Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Monmouthshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and the surrounding areas.
Lely Center Yeovil provide dairy farmers with the best and most innovative robotic milking systems and automated technology available. Operating across the South and South-West England, we focus exclusively on automatic milking and feeding systems, herd management solutions and offer a high level of service and after sales support 24/7, 365 days a year.
We cover a large area spanning from Somerset into Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Monmouthshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and the surrounding areas.
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"Our goal is to build a long term relationship with our customers." Established in 2010, Lely Center Yeovil has evolved …
"Our goal is to build a long term relationship with our customers."
Established in 2010, Lely Center Yeovil has evolved into a leading provider in the design, supply and installation of automated milking and feeding systems, as well as barn products.
Our aim is to help our customers reduce labour requirements on their farms, increase productivity and improve their financial wellbeing.
Our specialists in barn design, project co-ordination and farm management support will ensure a smooth transition for our customers, from concept to reality. We have eight professionally certified technicians located throughout our area, ensuring local support and back-up, 24/7.
Our team will continue to maintain and develop excellent personal contact with all our customers and will work to help you to achieve your goals.
The new milestone in milking - it's an evolution that incorporates everything we have learnt over the past 25 years since we invented automatic milking. We looked at our cows, we listened to our customers and we stuck to proven practices, but we also completely redesigned every bit of the system.
Designed to suit the needs of your cows and farm, click below for more details.
We are extremely proud to be recognised as the market leader in manufacturing of automatic feeding systems. Ten years ago, we installed the first Vector feeding system. Since then we have matured the system and made sure that our customers are satisfied with its performance.
To find out how you can afford your own Lely Vector for £40 per day click on the below!
Regular cleaning of the floor inhibits the growth of bacteria and keeps feet, udders and tails cleaner. This not only increases foot health, it contributes to the overall productivity of your herd. By using the very latest technology, the barn floor can be kept clean automatically.
Find out more about the Discovery Collector range by clicking below.
Frequent feed pushing, throughout the day and night, stimulates the dry matter intake of the herd. This optimises rumen health, feed efficiency and productivity. By automating this recurring work, the Lely Juno makes your life easier and makes your day more flexible, your production more efficient and your business more successful.
The Lely Juno is suited to every farm, to find out more click below.
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:
For questions about our products and services, our sales team will be happy to help. At Lely Center Yeovil we have a dedicated and experienced team who will help you get the best from your farm.
The Project Co-ordination department takes concept to reality, ensuring the smooth transition for our customers to farm automation. From overseeing barn design and planning consent to commissioning and start-up, your Project Co-ordinator will make sure everything runs according to plan.
Our Farm Management Support department will guide you before, during and after your start with automatic milking or feeding. They will assist you throughout with all cow, work and management related issues. Dairy farming is in their DNA.
Aftercare support is what our business is based on, and when you choose a machine from Lely Center Yeovil, you are guaranteed invaluable technical support. Our certified service technicians are there 24/7 to offer reliability and expertise, personal assistance, quick response times and a professional parts service, all combined with over 50 years experience in Lely products.
Our Business Management and Administration Department covers the general accounts, administration, orders and service contracts of daily life in our Lely Center. Our office is open from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Lely Juno - a logical part of the progression towards full automationThomas Reed estimates his Lely Juno saves 1.5 hours of labour daily pushing up feed
‘“We wouldn’t be without the Lely Juno feed pusher. We can’t match the consistency and reliability this machines offers. Feed is always available and there is plenty of room at the feed fence.”’
Gold Cup finalist, Joe Ives, Hitting the high notesRobots help high yielders hit new highs
‘A move to robots from three times a day milking means the herd run by RABDF Gold Cup finalist, Joe Ives, is on track to realise a 4.6 litre a cow a day increase, coupled with improved udder health and lower antibiotic use.’
Feeding efficiencies with the Lely VectorRobot feeder proves revolutionary for Bristol farm
‘Mike is the first farmer in the South West to install the Lely Vector - a robotic feeding system which automatically mixes and delivers feed to cows 24 hours a day. The robot assesses when individual groups need a top-up and then mixes and delivers the required amount.’
Grazing with robots at Eastfield Farm, SomersetThe gateway to grazing success
‘Daily access to individual cow data and more time for grazing management are the main reasons the Seniors know they made the right decision installing robotic milkers on their block calving system’
Robots revive family businessQuality of life was the driving force behind the decision to install robots for one Gloucestershire family
‘The Bennett family’s previous dairy system was not broken, but something needed to change as Jeremy and Vicky approached their 50s and were working all hours of the day. Having toyed with the idea of switching to robotic milking for several years, they installed four Lely A5 Astronaut robots in August 2023.’
Milking robots cut labour costs for large South-East dairyInstalling eight Lely A5 milking robots has enabled Keith Gue to help alleviate labour worries and cut staff costs whilst increasing yields and improving general cow health.
‘Prior to installing eight Lely A5 Astronaut milking robots in 2022, farm manager Keith Gue says that the farm had hit a plateau in performance, and he couldn’t see how they could increase yield with the current system without a major change.’
Devon Farm Strives for 1 million Kilos Per RobotAchieving one million kilos of milk per cow robot per year is a key driver for the Reed family who view technology as a way to maximise business performance, whilst delivering work life balance.
‘The Reeds farm at Gatcombe Farm, Seaton in Devon. The 350 cow herd averages 11,770 litres a cow a year, with two of their five Lely A4 robots achieving the golden figure of one million kilos annually in 2019, 2020 and 2021.’
Robots Future Proof Dorset Family BusinessMilking robots have created a more resilient and profitable business that meets the needs of every member of the multi-generational farming family at Batsons Farm, Dorset.
‘“The robots have paid for themselves all the way through,” says Bryony Symms. “There hasn’t been a month when we haven’t been better off,” Jake adds. “It makes the farm more viable. It’s cash. It comes down to cash.”’
Twelve Lely A5 Astronauts start up within five months on one Dairy XL farm in SomersetBefore the first six robots were installed in July 2023, Huntham Farm in Stoke St Gregory, Somerset were milking 850 cows for 21 hours a day, three times a day through their 20-year-old 20:40 herringbone parlour.
‘One year on from the first of twelve Lely A5 Astronaut milking robots being switched on at Huntham Farm, we visit multi-generational dairy farm manager Ben Hembrow to find out how he has found the past 12 months.’
We are always looking for energetic individuals for our Lely Center. If you feel this is you, please email a copy of your CV to: info@fds.lelycenter.com
