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Retrofitting with Milking Robots - Heath Williams
"Don't consider putting in a new conventional dairy if you haven't at least investigated robots, because you might be surprised." - Heath Williams - Springhill Dairy, Springhill
Meet Heath Williams
Heath Williams, an innovative dairy farmer from Meningie, South Australia, embraced robotic milking technology in 2024. In February, he installed his first Lely Astronaut A5 Milking Robot, and after witnessing its remarkable performance and positive impact, a second robot was added in August. The robots have seamlessly integrated into Heath's operation, enabling him to continue milking 550 cows traditionally alongside his parents on another farm. The minimal costs of retrofitting the robots have made them a highly efficient and valuable addition to his business.
Completed by Robotic Milking in South Australia!
Retrofitting Milking Robots
An old ten double-up dairy that hadn’t been used in 20 years was given new life when Heath decided to retrofit it with two milking robots. The shed was gutted, and minimal concreting was done to prepare the shed for the robotic system.
“The main reason for retrofitting was the cost saving. We managed to use the existing silo, some of the existing feed system, the existing machine room is now the office, the vat room is the same, and the cow entry yard is the same as what it would have been 20 years ago.”
Heath estimates that by utilising the existing infrastructure, he achieved an impressive cost saving of approximately $300,000.
Partners of Springhill Dairy!
Meet Lely Center Fleurieu Peninsula
Lely has partnered with local business Robotic Milking SA to form Lely Center Fleurieu Peninsula. Robotic Milking SA is a family owned and operated business, offering professional expertise in the robotic milking industry with a strong commitment to customer service. With over 10 years of experience servicing the dairy industry in the Fleurieu Peninsula, Robotic Milking SA is the ideal choice for all your robotic milking needs.
As a dealer for the Lely Australia network, our Lely Center in Fleurieu Peninsula is located in Goolwa, 62 Gardiner Street, South Australia. Through our partnership with Lely, we provide local dairy automation solutions supporting dairy farming and the broader agricultural industry.
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