Not sure if VMS Batch Milking is the right fit for your farm?

“When considering new milking technology, today’s dairy farmers often have to choose between parlours, rotaries, or automated milking systems. Now, there’s a new option: VMS Batch Milking.

VMS Batch Milking is particularly well-suited for farms looking to expand, with significant benefits usually seen for herds of 500 cows or more—although farms with as few as 250 cows have also adopted it successfully.

Why is it so effective for larger farms? Well, as herd sizes grow, factors like simplicity, predictability, and operational efficiency become increasingly important – and this is where VMS Batch Milking excels. It provides a competitive alternative to traditional milking systems.

With many farmers facing labour shortages globally, larger operations are increasingly turning to automatic milking. VMS Batch Milking reduces the need for 24/7 alarm management, and multiple milking stations ensure that if one station encounters issues, others keep running smoothly. This technology not only boosts efficiency but also makes the farm more attractive to workers, helping farmers adapt to the challenges of modern dairy farming.

Beyond labour savings, it allows farmers to maintain existing routines while automating the milking process, creating a consistent workflow without the need to constantly train new staff. Cows tend to be calmer during milking, and farms can more easily expand or upgrade to newer robot models, maximising their investment by milking more cows per hour.

In summary, VMS Batch Milking is a flexible solution that can be tailored to fit farms of various sizes, providing substantial operational benefits and a way forward for today’s dairy farmers. Watch the video below where I discuss in detail all the benefits."