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The Dutch government's new nitrogen plans are causing significant uncertainty among dairy farmers. Since the plans were presented on 26 June, we have seen and heard growing concerns among our customers. We understand these concerns. Alongside our customers, many of our own employees face the same challenges on their family farms.
Behind every farm is an entrepreneur who works tirelessly every day to produce food while building a future for their business, often continuing a family tradition that spans generations. The new plans affect not only farms, but also the families behind them. That is why clarity about the future is so important.
The nitrogen challenge is complex. Over the years, the agricultural sector has already made significant efforts to reduce emissions. Farmers need clarity, confidence and a realistic path forward, supported by clear and consistent government policy. Only then can they make informed decisions for their businesses, their families and the next generation.
On 18 June, over 1,400 employees gathered at the Lely Campus in Maassluis, the Netherlands, for ‘Impact Live!’. The event marks the start of a global initiative to turn Lely’s sustainability ambitions into action. During various workshops, employees were inspired and challenged to translate these ambitions into tangible actions for everyone in the company.
Today, Lely published its Annual Report for 2025. The report not only covers its financial performance, but also outlines its ESG commitments, targets, actions and results.
Following the publication of our first CSRD report last year, further improvements have been made for the 2025 financial year. These include the introduction of an updated ESG framework and the inclusion of current business cases demonstrating how we are turning our ambitions into concrete actions.
Lely is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Poliner and Susana Gonzalez to its Supervisory Board, effective 1 April 2026 for a term of four years. Their appointments follow an international search that was initiated after Lisbet Thyge Frandsen stepped down from the Supervisory Board per 1 October 2025 for health reasons.
Today, Lely presents its annual results for 2025. Innovative products and services, combined with high customer satisfaction have led to sales of €1,014 million (2024: €857 million).
The growth of 18% was furthermore driven by a positive market environment with strong average milk prices, and robust demand. Lely’s robots and data clearly add value to farmers to achieve a more sustainable, profitable and enjoyable future in farming.
Lely and Grassa have officially joined forces through a cooperation agreement that marks a significant step forward in sustainable agriculture. At the heart of this partnership lies a shared ambition: to unlock the full potential of grass. In addition, Lely would like to explore if grass processing could provide an additional business model for farmers.
It is with regret to announce that our valued member of the Supervisory Board (SVB), Lisbet Thyge Frandsen, has decided to step down from her role in the SVB per 1 October 2025. The shareholders together with the Supervisory Board will start the search for a new candidate to ensure the Supervisory Board can continue to function at full strength.
Lely Sphere has been officially admitted to the AER list: the list of ammonia emission-reducing technologies for Flemish dairy farmers. The decision of the Flemish government was announced yesterday. Thanks to the Flemish government's confidence in innovation as a contribution to making the agricultural sector more sustainable, dairy farmers can take concrete steps towards the future with the circular housing system Lely Sphere.
Today, the Van der Lely Foundation was launched during a festive event at the Lely Campus. The foundation has been set up to support various social causes both in the Netherlands and abroad. To mark the launch, Lely announced that it will pledge 5% of its annual profit to support the foundation. This profit pledge will contribute to realising Lely’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) ambitions and commitments as embedded in the company’s strategy.
