Farmer stories
Listen to our dairy and beef farms across the UK and Ireland. Lely technology is transforming the way farmers work—making life easier, herds healthier, and businesses more profitable. From automated milking and feeding to barn hygiene and cow comfort, hear firsthand how Lely solutions are shaping the future of farming. These are real stories from real farmers who’ve embraced innovation to build more sustainable, efficient, and rewarding farm operations.
Farmer stories
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Free Cow Traffic vs Batch Milking
When it comes to dairy farming, not all milking systems are created equal. The way your cows move, whether they’re pushed through a routine or allowed to follow their natural rhythm, has a major impact on herd health, milk yield, and your day-to-day workload.
"Converting to robots saved the dairy"
The fields may be quiet, but winter decisions shape next year’s grazing. With new pressures and new tools, one Cumbrian family found robots kept grazing at the heart of their farm.
Horwood Farm
Robotics complement grazing-centric block calving herd
Lely A5 Next robots boost milk yields by 1,000 litres a day at Leicestershire Farm
Dalling, Westertoun Farm
A huge labour saving has been the most noticeable difference since installing the Discovery Collector
Marshfield Farm
Automated Efficiency Wins
Manor Farm
Simple Grazing System Supports High Yields on Robots
Technology at the Heart of Castlesteads Farm
