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2026-05-21T11:26:00Z

A water hardness level between 2 and 9 ensures optimal water quality, prevents malfunctions in the PURA system, and extends the lifespan of your boiler. By checking the water hardness regularly, you keep your installation in top condition. How many t...(read more)

#TipThursday: milking settings

2026-05-21T07:19:00Z

The “Milking Settings” report in Lely Horizon provides an overview of all cows that are three‑quartered, under guidance, or set to priority feeding.(read more)

Good work starts with clean work

2026-05-21T07:16:00Z

Want to speed up cleaning your robot? Then use the Lely Foam Unit together with Robotic Foam.(read more)

The heart of the milking robot

2026-05-15T07:14:00Z

The milk‑flow sensors (MQC) are the heart of the milking robot, so handle them with care. During the main cleaning, use only Lely Astri Lin and Lely Astri Cid to prevent damage and ensure the longevity of the MQC.(read more)

Prevent issues with Lely Horizon

2026-05-04T07:00:00Z

Regularly restarting and updating your computer helps avoid problems with Lely Horizon. How often do you do this?(read more)

Start clean!

2026-04-23T05:14:00Z

Clean the robot before a maintenance service. Technicians appreciate this it makes the work more efficient and reduces downtime. Do you do this before the technician arrives?(read more)

Wereldwijde melkproductie historisch hard gestegen in derde kwartaal

2025-12-11T09:50:00Z

De melkproductie in de belangrijkste exportregio’s steeg in het derde kwartaal met 3,4% – de grootste groei sinds 2014, aldus Rabobank. Dit verklaart de sterke prijsdruk op de zuivelmarkt. Voor 2025 wordt een gezamenlijke productie van ...(read more)

For the Dutch farmers: Wij hebben jouw waardevolle inzicht nodig!

2025-11-18T10:27:45Z

We need your valuable insights! We cordially invite you to participate in a short survey focused on developments that can strengthen the Dutch agricultural sector. Your experiences and opinions are crucial: they help researchers better understand whi...(read more)

Dairy Focus: Achieving Over 90% Six-Week Calving Rate in Kerry

2025-10-29T09:57:00Z

In the scenic countryside of Castleisland, Co. Kerry, dairy farmer Tom Roche is proving that experience, technology, and good management can deliver impressive results, even while running a mostly one-man operation. Tom milks around 150 cows once a d...(read more)

Making Room for the Whole Family on a 100-Cow Dairy

2025-10-13T08:38:00Z

Running a 100-cow dairy might not sound like much in today’s world of large-scale farming — but for the Daluge family in Wisconsin, it’s the foundation of a thriving family business and a shared dream. Sisters Erin (Daluge) Grawe an...(read more)

From Brew to Moo: How Ayers Farm Turns Byproducts into Sustainable Dairy

2025-09-03T08:54:00Z

In Perryville, Ohio, Ayers Farm has found a way to connect tradition with innovation. The seventh-generation dairy is home to more than 600 Holstein cows, and their diet includes an unusual ingredient: brewer’s mash from the Budweiser plant in ...(read more)

Keeping Dairy Farm Workers Safe in Extreme Heat

2025-08-26T08:17:00Z

When the summer sun beats down, dairy farm work doesn’t slow, but the risk to workers grows. Heat exposure kills more people each year than floods, tornadoes, and hurricanes combined, making it a serious concern on farms. According to the Unive...(read more)

#TipThursday: Future-Proof Farming: Smarter Milking, Stronger Digital Resilience

2025-08-07T08:00:00Z

This year’s Lely's Future Farm Days came with a big leap forward in automation and digital security. Lely launched three major solutions that not only increase milking efficiency but also support on-farm digital resilience, helping dai...(read more)

Exploring Regenerative Dairy Farming: Lely’s Collaboration with ReGeNL

2025-07-30T08:00:00Z

At Lely, we are always looking for ways to support a sustainable and profitable future for dairy farming. That’s why we’re excited to share our newest initiative: a partnership with ReGeNL, a Dutch consortium dedicated to advancing regene...(read more)

#TipThursday: Can Dairy Be Sustainable? Yes, and Here's Why:

2025-07-17T08:00:00Z

I recently read a fascinating article about how U.S. dairy farmers are not just producing milk, they’re transforming their farms into models of sustainability. From turning brewery grain waste into high-protein cow feed to cutting greenhouse ga...(read more)