Every day, behind the machines, dashboards and data, there are people — passionate ones — working to make dairy farming better, simpler, and smarter. In the latest issue of We Are Lely, we hear from some of them. Here's what they had to say. 

Want to read more? Check out the full issue of We Are Lely – Edition 11 at magazine.lely.com

Gijs Scholman (CCO, Lely HQ): Listening Makes It Better

Gijs knows the A5 Astronaut is already a strong milking system. But with the A5 Next, it’s not about reinventing it. “We listened to farmers. Small changes, like an automatic milk filter, can make a big difference in your day.” Less waste, less hassle, same solid performance.

Thomas Blömer (Lely Center Cologne): One Small Change, Big Results

Thomas sees the filter change from a service angle. “You don’t have to deal with paper filters anymore. That means fewer things to check, better hygiene, and less work. That’s a win for the farmer, the cows, and the environment.”

Roberta Cresci (Farm Management, SEET): Making Vision Work Locally

In places like Turkey and South-East Europe, farming looks a little different. Roberta's job is to bridge the gap. “We take the Farm of the Future idea and make it work on the ground. Whether it’s climate, herd size, or market pressure – the concept stays the same, but the way we apply it changes.”

Chris, Erik, Mitch & Selen: Four People, Four Countries, One Goal

• In the "4-on-1" feature, four Lely team members from around the world share what they’re focused on.
• Erik from the Netherlands is building tools that make your data easier to understand.
• Chris in North America is helping farmers level up their biosecurity and hygiene routines.
• Mitch in New Zealand is adapting support services for high-output herds.
• And Selen in Turkey just opened a brand-new Lely Center in Izmir to bring support closer to home.
• Different countries, different farms – but the same dedication to making things better for farmers.

The Rise of Pre-Owned Robots

A growing number of farmers are starting their Lely journey with a Certified Pre-Owned robot. Did you know that 70% of those buying a used robot are brand new to Lely? It’s a great way to get started without jumping straight into a full-priced setup. Reliable, backed by Lely, and it gets you milking with the same tech.

A Smarter Website for a Smarter Farm

Lely.com just got a major update. It’s faster, cleaner, and easier to find what you need — whether you're researching a new robot or checking out tools to manage your herd. It’s all part of making Lely easier to connect with, wherever you are.

Alexander van der Lely: Why We Do What We Do

Alexander wraps up this issue with a reminder of what holds Lely together: our True North. “Whether you’re working in engineering, on the farm, or out on a service call, we’re all building something bigger than ourselves,” he says. That shared purpose – to make life better for farmers and cows – is what keeps Lely moving forward.