Farmer Stories
Hear from farmers across the Republic of Ireland about their experiences with Lely produts
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.
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Optimising Grazing with the Lely Astronaut
Future Proofing with Lely Robots
Flexible farming with the Lely Astronaut A5
Lely Robots, genetics & grazing key to profitability on West Cork farm
“Due to off farm work commitments I needed very reliable and dependable hired labour. I was looking for over a year to find the right person, however,when I saw robots in action, I thought—why bother looking? The robot would pay for itself in five years, compared to the premium cost of good labour.”
Changing to Lely after 7 years robotically milking
The Barry Crosby Farmer Story
The Denis Mulcahy Farmer Story
Edward O'Sullivan
“Since getting the Lely Discovery, we have significantly reduced mastitis instances and SCC levels on farm, so there is a huge cost saving there. Overall, the farm is much cleaner, and the cows are too when they present in the parlour.”
John Horgan
John Horgan from Enniskeane in Co.Cork first started robotic milking 3 years ago with 60 cows on 1 Lely Astronaut A5 robot and just last year added a second one while increasing "I remember standing in the yard one day and I said to myself, all I want to do is make my life a bit easier. Hard work wasn’t the problem, it was time. "
