Category Archives: Sustainability

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Team Lely

Wordless Wednesday – February 15

Last week we posted a Wordless Wednesday photo that was inspired by one of Lely’s core values, Innovation. Today we’d like to share another photo that reflects one of our five core values: Passion. We are passionate about what we … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 13, 2012 by Team Lely

The longest running Lely Astronaut in Northern America

In 1999, Jan and Chris Kappers, owners of Oldspank Farms in Ontario Canada, became one of the first Lely Astronaut milkers in North America. Their first robot is still running. In 1998, Jan and his family emigrated from Holland and … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 27, 2012 by Team Lely

Being a Certified Lely Center

The following guest blog is courtesy of Jan Rodenburg, Penner Farm Services, Alberta, Canada. Penner Farm Services was established in 1956 as the leading provider of a complete line of livestock equipment and supplies. Today we are located in Manitoba, … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 23, 2012 by Team Lely

National Mastitis Council 51st Annual Meeting

Join us at the National Mastitis Council (NMC) 51st Annual Meeting for a panel discussion on Tuesday, January 24. Included below is an excerpt from the NMC’s website: Panel Discussion: The Use of Robotic Milkers in the Real World Doug … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 18, 2012 by Team Lely

Wordless Wednesday – January 18

On this Wordless Wednesday, we’d like to share another 12,500th Lely Astronaut movie submission. Meet Tinkerbell as she takes you on a tour of Kuriste Farms. See how Lely’s Astronaut robotic milking system, Discovery mobile barn cleaner and Luna cow … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 16, 2012 by Team Lely

Lely Astronaut A4 milking robot wins prestigious award in Poland

The Lely Astronaut A4 milking robot has been acclaimed as ‘Agricultural machine of the year 2012’ in Poland. This prestigious award, granted by the Institute of Technology and Life Science, is the major prize awarded in Poland to leading manufacturers … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 9, 2012 by Team Lely

Progressive Dairyman – Canada features Gifford Acres Farm

The January 1, 2012, issue of Progressive Dairyman – Canada introduces readers to Gifford Acres Farm in the article, “Technologies make it easier for family to farm.” Progressive Dairyman – Canada discusses the number of changes Gifford Acres Farm has … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 4, 2012 by Team Lely

Wordless Wednesday – January 4

On this Wordless Wednesday, we’d like to share another 12,500th Lely Astronaut movie submission. Meet Jacob Knigge of Knigge Farms in Omro, Wisconsin, as he takes you on a tour showcasing the past 11 years with Lely technology. If you’re … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 30, 2011 by Team Lely

Friday Focus – 12,500th Lely Astronaut movie submissions

To celebrate the historic milestone of 12,500 installed robots, Lely is offering its loyal Lely Astronaut users the opportunity to win a 12,500 Euro voucher (or to equivalent local currency value in non-Euro countries), to be spent on Lely dairy … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 26, 2011 by Team Lely

The Grand Rapids Press features SwissLane Dairy Farms

The Grand Rapids Press introduces readers to SwissLane Dairy Farms in the article, “Robots that milk cows make farmers’ lives easier.” SwissLane Dairy Farms made the switch to milking with Lely’s Astronaut robotic milking system earlier this month. Included below … Continue reading →

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