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Webinar: Milking Large Herds: Cost Comparison of Robots, Parlours & Rotaries
Explore the practical realities, design considerations, planning tips, and costs of robotic, rotary, and parlour milking systems.
Webinar Details:
📅 Thursday, May 22nd
🕗 8:00 PM
💻 Live Online Webinar
What You Will Learn:
This webinar brings together industry experts to discuss the key considerations when investing in robotic milking systems or upgrading traditional parlour and rotary infrastructure. From installation and running costs to planning permission and design challenges, we will cover it all!
You will also hear a detailed case study comparing a 220-cow herd using a 22-unit traditional parlour versus 4 robotic units, offering real-world insight into performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Whether you are planning a retrofit, an upgrade, or a new build, this session will give you the clarity and knowledge to move forward with confidence.
Key Topics Covered:
Robotic Milking Systems:
- Footprint, setup, and retrofit requirements
- Annual running costs and service needs
- Common challenges in large-scale robotic milking
- Case study comparison: robots vs. parlour
Parlour & Rotary Systems:
- Project costs, sizing, and timelines
- Collecting yard design
- Cost per unit: rapid exit vs. straight line
- Rotary-specific considerations: building requirements, water usage
Planning Permission:
- Approval timelines and typical delays
- Common issues (parlours, slurry storage, sheds)
- Practical advice for navigating the process
Hosted By:
Jordan Molloy – Area Sales Manager, Lely
William Conlon – Farmyard Design and Project Coordination, Lely
Guest Speakers: Grasstec Group
Can’t make it live?
No problem — register anyway and we will send you a full recording after the event.
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