Farm of the Future
INTRODUCTION
Farm of the Future
“As guardians of food production, dairy farmers worldwide have already done a tremendous amount in recent decades to produce more sustainably with an eye for their animals and the planet. They - and we - also hear the call from society and we see it as a logical step to help them even further by purposefully innovating on the above themes. In the end, only one thing is important: farmers must keep their 'license to produce’ as they are needed for our food. Now and in the future."
—André van Troost, CEO
VISION
Five pillars of innovation
A growing world population means wise choices must be made to secure food production and the prosperity of the farmers who produce it. Cautious estimates show that demand for food will increase by 70% over the next 30 years. Lely’s vision for the Farm of the Future addresses these concerns for dairies of all sizes through five pillars founded in a legacy of innovation: Improved environment, increased farmer prosperity, buy-in from consumers, improved animal welfare, and sustainable & nutritious dairy products.
Ensuring a future in farming for generations to come means responsible farming to improve the environment in which they operate. Lely automated dairy systems offer energy savings that scale with the size of the farm. This allows producers to realize improvements in energy usage and emissions reduction, making an impact now and for the next generation of dairy producers. Being more efficient with the resources in the farm environment helps to deliver a more sustainable, profitable and enjoyable future for many farm generations.
Lely automated dairy systems are designed to address the biggest challenges facing dairy producers today. By reducing labor needs, increasing efficiency, minimizing feed waste, optimizing yield potential and improving predictability of costs, Lely solutions allow dairies of all sizes to remain competitive and prosper in a rapidly changing landscape. They also promote work-life balance for farm owners and their employees by giving back the time in their day previously dedicated to basic, repetitive tasks.
Dairy consumers show an increasing concern around where their products come from and how they are produced. Lely automated dairy systems are designed around the cow and provide industry leading animal welfare. Combined with the ability to have individual cow traceability which results in managing the entire herd efficiently and effectively. Lely solutions offer consumers unprecedented trust and peace of mind about the quality of the products they purchase.
The cow is central to the design of every Lely product. A herd filled with animals who are happy, healthy, comfortable and receiving optimum nutrition will reward the producer with greater longevity, higher yields and reduced incidence of health conditions. No matter the herd size, Lely automated dairy systems are designed to provide a healthy and humane environment in both cow life and farmer prosperity.
Ensuring only quality milk enters the tank is the primary concern of every dairy producer. Lely is committed to helping producers achieve that goal by designing products that provide a wealth of performance data and pairing it with a platform which transforms that data into actionable insight. This data, when paired with Lely’s line of responsible cleaners and sanitizers designed specifically for Lely robots, enables producers to harvest milk cleanly and efficiently, every time.
Solutions
All Lely products work together
Services
The services we offer
We provide the necessary support to help you unlock your dairy farm’s full potential.
Why our solutions?
Our solutions contribute to more than just high-quality milk. They offer freedom of choice and flexibility and contribute to the well-being of you and your cows. From machines to software and new innovations, we have many options.