Grass is a great source of protein and energy for cows and fresh grass is nature’s first choice . Cows that eat a lot of fresh grass need less protein from concentrates. Lely Exos is the first autonomous solution that harvests and feeds fresh grass multiple times a day, 24/7.
Exos’ advantage is that it will frequently mow, transport, feed, and fertilise grass. You can maximise the efficiency of the forage from your own land with minimal labour required.
Adding fresh grass to the ration gets the most out of all the plant's nutrients and energy. That can simply translate to more milk from your own land.
Cutting, transporting and feeding grass in a single operation can save on labour, fuel, additional machinery and feed cost.
Recent research* shows that cows which eat grass expel less intestinal methane, thanks to the better digestibility of fresh grass. Grass also extracts nitrogen from the air, and adds significant organic matter to the soil.
Lely Exos receives an order from the management system and drives to the field, cuts the desired amount of grass, and applies fertiliser as it goes. The machine transports the grass to the barn and distributes it in front of the cows. Whilst waiting for its next request, the Lely Exos gets recharged.
Lely Exos is kind to grass. The double knife cutting bar with its scissor like action cuts the grass cleanly and gently allowing for a quicker regrowth. The grass is immediately transported in the Exos by a conveyor system in a gentle way, resulting in limited damage.
To get the most out of the long growing season of grass, Lely Exos is developed for soft soil conditions and sensitive swards. Thanks to its low weight and low-pressure tyres, the machine is able to mow from early spring to late autumn. The wheels with individual drive and steering system prevent wheelspin and friction when driving and turning.
Fertiliser is applied to each field, as needed and on time. Lely Exos applies liquid fertliser at the same time. These nutrients are distributed in a controlled manner via ten outlets. Besides the usual types of liquid fertliser, recirculated fertiliser generated by the Lely Sphere N-capture can also be applied.
Farmers all over the world make choices about how they set up and run their farms. Every day, we help them make the best choices for themselves and their farms. We do this by providing advice and innovative solutions that contribute to efficient farm management. For sustainable milk and meat production. Present and future.
