Lely

Lely is an international family business based in Maassluis, Netherlands. It works in the agricultural sector and offers solutions for almost all activities on a dairy farm, from milking to cleaning. The company also advises farmers on how to organise a dairy farm with management systems. Its site lists Lely Centers around the world as the local point of contact for farmers.

Dairy farm solutions

• Milking robot: automated milking as part of the daily farm routine.
• Barn cleaning: solutions for cleaner barn floors and manure management, which the site links to hoof health and labour time.
• Calf and feed systems: the Lely Calm calf feeder and the Lely Vector automatic feeding system support cows from their earliest weeks.
• Lely Horizon: a management system that brings data from these solutions into one overview.

Herd and farm management

The site argues for managing the whole life of a cow rather than stand-alone machines, from calf feeding to adult milk production. It also covers udder health and mastitis prevention, and it notes that changes in cow mobility can start before lameness is visible.

The company stresses overall farm efficiency, noting that time spent monitoring equipment and unexpected downtime affects daily work as much as fuel, repairs and labour costs, and that barns often change as expansion and renovation take place.

Advice and events

Lely says its aim is flexibility and well-being for both dairy farmers and cows, and that its machines are built for prolonged and optimal use. Farmers are directed to their nearest Lely Center for contact, and the company lists events and exhibitions where its equipment is shown. Lely also recruits staff through its careers pages.

Key facts

• Based in: Maassluis, Netherlands
• Products: Lely Calm, Lely Vector, Lely Horizon
• Markets: dairy farms worldwide, served through Lely Centers