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The DeLaval Design Team continues to grow! Say hi to our newest team members, Nadia Zielińska and Kamil Staśko! 💙 Nadia and Kamil joined us recently—just over three months ago for Nadia and two months ago for Kamil—and their talent and design skills are already making an impact. Here’s why Nadia decided to join the #TeamBlue (DeLaval): “During my job search, I made it my goal to find a friendly, supportive company that values teamwork—the Design Team at DeLaval ticks all of those boxes! The openness and creativity I encounter daily allow me to spread my wings and have fun at work.” Reflecting on his initial time with the DeLaval Design Team, Kamil says: “After a couple of months at DeLaval, I can’t express how thrilled I am to be part of such a fantastic design team. And yes, it truly deserves to be called a team. The level of support, empathy, understanding, and, above all, design skills are unparalleled. This environment provides the perfect setting to create amazing solutions and continually develop my skills. Sounds fantastic, doesn’t it?” If you are interested in joining DeLaval check out our 'Careers Page' - 🔗 https://bit.ly/3sDvnlq #TeamBlue #DeLaval #Design #Innovation #WeLiveMilk #Dairy

Nutrient use efficiency (NUE) is a key but often overlooked factor in sustainability. It’s crucial for ensuring fertilisers and feed are used effectively, reducing waste, cutting costs, and boosting production. Despite its importance, NUE doesn’t always receive the attention it deserves. That’s why John Deere and DeLaval are launching the Milk Sustainability Center (MSC) later this year. This innovative digital platform will help farmers optimise NUE by integrating data on crop and animal performance, enhancing both resource management and sustainability. In the meantime, explore this article to understand why NUE is so critical and how it can transform your farming practices - https://bit.ly/3yDewIv #Sustainability #NutrientUseEfficiency #MilkSustainabilityCenter #JohnDeere #DeLaval #DairyFarming

From engaging with customers to leading strategic sales initiatives, as the Market Development and Sales Support Manager for Central and North East Asia (C&NEA), Fiona Xu plays a key role in shaping the future of China's dairy sector. “This role is diverse,’ she explains, ”from identifying business opportunities in the local market to orchestrating campaigns and activities to boost products and the DeLaval brand. Additionally, I provide value-adding solutions to our customers and extend full support to our local sales, installation, and service teams. This involves delivering competence training, preparing sales materials, and offering troubleshooting support, among other things.” Having a diverse skill set has enabled her to tackle any challenges that come her way. Fiona emphasises that her current team needs a broad range of skills due to their wide-ranging responsibilities: “A combination of business acumen and technical expertise is crucial. Additionally, knowledge in areas such as finance, marketing, farm management, and proficiency in presentation, communication, negotiation, data analysis, and project management are equally essential.” Discover more about Fiona's journey with DeLaval in our People of DeLaval series: https://bit.ly/3YO2Q0i

A high-tech dairy farm currently under construction in Cieszymowo, Poland, will house the world’s largest VMS batch milking setup. This innovative facility, known as Fortune Cieszymowo, is a collaboration between Fortune Sp. z o.o., a leader in dairy cattle breeding and crop cultivation in Poland, and DeLaval. The farm will boast 25 DeLaval VMS™ V300 robots: 24 in the main milking parlour and one in the calving pen. This surpasses the previous batch milking record held by Lønholm Agro in Denmark, which operates 24 DeLaval VMS™ V310 robots. In batch milking, VMS robots are used, but rather than milking cows individually according to their own schedules, this method groups cows together and milks them in batches, similar to a parlour or rotary system setup. Essentially, a VMS batch milking setup combines the advanced automation of VMS technology with the structured grouping typical of parlour systems. Besides the milking equipment, various other DeLaval technologies will also be included at Fortune Cieszymowo, such as effluent management solutions, milk cooling systems, water troughs, floor mats, and climate control systems. Energy efficiency is a key focus of the project. Strategies include pre-cooling water for the cows and recovering heat from the chiller. The pre-cooled water, once reheated, will be used for cleaning the equipment, supporting the farm’s overall sustainability efforts. Andrzej Kowalski, District Sales Manager at DeLaval Poland, says, “This new farm isn’t just about installing the latest equipment; it’s about setting a new standard for the future of farming with a focus on sustainability, animal welfare, and operational efficiency. It achieves this by integrating advanced systems for milking, effluent management, milk cooling, and water supply. The addition of features like floor mats and cooling systems in the waiting areas will further enhance animal welfare, demonstrating how high standards of comfort and care are readily attainable.” Paweł Hupało, Sales Director at DeLaval Poland, notes the extensive preparation behind this investment: “Numerous meetings, thorough discussions, and detailed planning preceded this investment. Thank you to the owners and the Management Board of Fortune Sp. z o.o. for their trust, and the steadfast support of the DeLaval Sp. z o.o. team. Together we are creating a unique history, contributing to the development and strengthening of the dairy cow breeding sector in Poland.” Andrzej and Paweł also extend their appreciation to the DeLaval Sp. z o.o. team for their steadfast support and to DeLaval dealer Mariusz Mackiewicz, whose pivotal role in connecting with Fortune Sp. z o.o. was instrumental in their decision to switch to DeLaval after 20 years with another company. The official groundbreaking ceremony for the project took place on 18 July, with completion expected by mid-2025. #DeLaval #TeamBlue #Innovation #Sustainability #FarmsoftheFuture #Dairy

Sustainability is more than a buzzword; it’s a necessity nowadays. But we know it can be tough to figure out how to make it work on the farm. To help, we’re starting a series where we’ll share real-life stories about making farms more sustainable. To get things rolling, here’s a great example from our 2023 Sustainability Report - the McCarty Family Farms from Kansas, USA. Here sustainability is a way of life: the farm is using innovative tech to track each cow’s health and happiness, ensuring top-notch care and a smaller carbon footprint. 🐮💙 Curious about how they do it? 👉🏽 Read more about their journey and commitment to sustainable farming here: https://bit.ly/3YxeKLC #DeLaval #TeamBlue #SustainableFarming #AnimalWelfare #CowsComeFirst #Dairy

DeLaval Japan is helping to transform dairy farming nationwide by partnering with universities to offer students valuable real-world insights and industry knowledge. One such partner is Rakuno Gakuen University, a key collaborator since 2022. Renowned in the Japanese dairy industry, the university specialises in dairy and livestock farming, veterinary medicine, and food and health – and has produced many knowledgeable dairy farmers who are now among our customers. Last month, 28 students from Rakuno Gakuen University's Dairy Cattle Study Club visited our training centre. They explored calf care practices such as breeding and suckling, and gained practical insights into our equipment, particularly the DeLaval VMS™ milking robot. The hands-on experience with the technology proved insightful for the students, with one commenting: “I was surprised that the milking robots can measure progesterone to confirm oestrus and use cameras to assess body conditioning scores (BCS) and adjust the amount of food accordingly.” Ayaka Saito, Marketing Communication, MA Japan, DeLaval, says these types of partnerships not only benefit students, universities, and DeLaval but also the Japanese dairy industry as a whole. "It aligns with our vision, ‘We make sustainable food production possible.’ These collaborations provide practical insights, enabling university students—the next generation of the dairy industry—to understand the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, become familiar with new technologies, and understand their benefits. This ultimately supports the future of sustainable food production in Japan." Looking ahead, DeLaval aims to boost motivation for research and development in Japan, particularly through applications to our international Gustav de Laval Fund. Managed by DeLaval's scientific committee, this fund supports innovative projects and research that drive advancements in the dairy industry. Additionally, we have several exciting initiatives planned, including launching international exchange programs to familiarise students with Scandinavian and European dairy practices, hosting round-table discussions, and continuing to provide lectures from DeLaval staff. #DeLaval #Japan #Sustainability #AnimalHealth #Dairy

Precision agriculture—advanced technology and detailed data—has transformed crop management. But how is it being used in milk harvesting? Dairy farmers now have a suite of options when it comes to making technology work for them in achieving the ultimate goal of milking gently, quickly and completely. Steve Jones, Senior Advisor and Dairy Advisory Product Support Manager at DeLaval, USA, explores how innovations such as automated pre-spray robots and flow-adjusted stimulation can streamline the milking process, reduce labour, and enhance udder health. 👉🏽 Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4c0olPf to discover more. #DeLaval #Innovation #Technology #DairyIndustry #WeLiveMilk

DeLaval keeps growing! Here’s a timelapse of the new barn going up at Hamra Farm, Sweden—our commercial farm right next to our global headquarters. #DeLaval #WeLiveMilk #Construction

At DeLaval’s global headquarters in Tumba, our collaboration with Sweden’s largest technical university – KTH Royal Institute of Technology – is yielding exciting results! Two standout examples are mechatronics students Omed Khirzia and Simon Ryberg, who are conducting groundbreaking research to enhance the robotic arm of our DeLaval VMS™ V300 milking machine. 🤖🥛 Omed and Simon's work focuses on harnessing neural networks, a form of artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance the control mechanisms of the robotic arm - a crucial component in the robotic milking process. The opportunity to work on a robotic arm wasn't something we wanted to miss," Omed says. "Robotics is a huge interest for all of us in mechatronics. We have some experience working with control theory, and with the boom of AI, there are new solutions to explore. So, using this with the robotic arm was an exciting task to focus on." Their journey with DeLaval began last year as part of a collaborative project with KTH. Simon says, "When the time came for us to do our master's thesis, DeLaval was an obvious choice. We've been well taken care of here, all of our colleagues are really helpful and always there to offer us guidance when we have doubts or concerns, and the ice cream machine is a great addition!" Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3VAHUXk #DeLaval #TeamBlue #WeLiveMilk #KTH #Engineering #robotics #innovation #dairy #roboticmilking

"The most modern dairy farm in Eastern Europe" In late June, the Agrokoncernas Group in Lithuania celebrated the start of the construction of “Ateities ūkis” – the farm of the future. This is a unique project for the region, creating a symbiosis between science, precision farming, and dairy farming. The farm has a history of mastering crop production but has decided to branch out into dairy farming as part of its strategic direction. Once it is finalised, the complex will house 4,000 milking cows with a total of 10,000 animals on the farm, including replacement. “We are happy and proud that DeLaval is the main supplier of the dairy and farm equipment,” says Jari Virrankoski, Vice President Market Area Eastern Europe. “It also brings a great deal of responsibility to make sure that the customer not only gets the latest technology but also the best support in farm planning, animal welfare, and efficiency.” The farm will be equipped with 100 bails DeLaval E500 milking rotary, Evanza milking clusters, DeLaval silo cooling 40 tonnes tanks, BA 200 sensors, DeLaval OptiDuo, automatic calf feeders and various equipment for better animal welfare such as DeLaval cooling fans, rubber mattresses, and DeLaval swinging cow brushes SCB. DeLaval Plus will be at the core of the whole system to reach their desired production efficiency through herd management and actionable insights. A performance plan contract is to be signed to ensure continued expert support from DeLaval to sustain the high production level the farm aims towards. “We are still in the early stages of the construction and we are determined to continue our great cooperation among the DeLaval teams to support our customer throughout this exciting journey. It will be the most modern dairy farm in Eastern Europe once it is done,” Jari concludes.