Retrofitting Milking Robots
A cost effective installation of robotics
Explore The Possibility of Retrofitting
Robotic retrofits leverage existing infrastructure to effectively lower expenses while maintaining current lane and paddock configurations. Lely's Farm Management and Technical Support teams possess the proficiency required to ensure the success of robotics implementation on a range of Australian dairy farms. We encourage you to get in touch with your nearby Lely Centre to explore a potentially budget-friendly approach to enhancing your dairy operations.
What are the benefits of retrofitting milking robots?
Cost Savings
Building a new shed involves substantial expenses whereas retrofitting primarily focuses on upgrading existing infrastructure.
Preserve Infastructure
Retrofitting allows you to retain and maximize the use of your current barn or milking shed. You can leverage existing structures, reducing waste and environmental impact.
Adapting to needs
Retrofitting offers flexibility to adapt to changing farm needs and advancements in technology. You can gradually integrate robots as your budget and requirements evolve.
Easy adoption for cows
Cows adapt quickly to robotics if they are retrofitted, as they are already accustomed to being milked in the shed.
Arnold - Retrofit Example
Arnold - 3 Robot Retrofit
Glenfyne, Victoria
Mat Lyne - 2 Robot Retrofit
Strzelecki, Victoria
Joyce - Two Robot Retrofit
Learn about some of our farmer's journeys with retrofitting
2 Robot Retrofit
Joyce Family Retrofit
Strzelecki, Victoria
Peter and Larissa Joyce own a 220 acre dairy farm where they milk 140 cows. Their previous dairy was a 12 aside swing over herringbone, milking in a traditional twice a day batch milking system. After discussions with Lely, the Joyce family converted their herringbone milking shed into a robotic system by retrofitting robots on either side of the old pit.
3 Robot Retrofit
Arnolds Retrofit Project
Lilydale, Tasmania
Robert and Ally Arnold milked in a 16 aside herringbone for 20 years and bought their neighbour's farm which had another herringbone that they planned to milk in. To manage costs and improve their work-life balance, Robert and Ally decided to retrofit 3 Lely Astronaut A5 milking robots into the existing infastructure of their neighbour's farm.
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