Press releases and news

Kazan, Russia (July 13th 2011). The largest voluntary milking system VMS dairy in Europe and Asia is now poised to become the biggest in the world. The Rakhimovo Farm located in the Russian Federation’s Republic of Tatarstan, has signed an agreement with DeLaval for an additional 16 VMS to grow their existing operations. This investment will result in a total of 32 VMS at Rakhimovo; the farm was ranked among the top dairies for milk quality and animal welfare in the area, according to a report published in 2010[1].

“After two years in production with the 16 VMS operation that we installed in 2009; we decided that the time was right to make a further investment. The benefits have been clear since the first installation in terms of both production and quality and therefore securing a return on our initial investment” said Farit Rakhimov entrepreneur and owner of the soon to be largest DeLaval VMS installation in the world.

Månstad, Sweden (May 10th 2011). Swedish milk producers Patrik and Elin Johansson prove that a holistic and automated approach to dairy farming is a reality. On Torp farm, Smart Farming is the key to long-term business profitability, expansion opportunities and sustainability.

First DeLaval AMR™ commercial installation sold

The pasture-based dairy farm where the automatic milking rotary will be installed is located in Tasmania, Australia. It represents the world’s first commercial installation of its kind. 

First DeLaval AMR™ commercial installation sold.

The pasture-based dairy farm where the automatic milking rotary will be installed is located in Tasmania, Australia. It represents the world’s first commercial installation of its kind. 

The company has been chosen to represent the 2011 Dairy Barn. The DeLaval Sustainable Barn will be part of the Farm Experience Hall and will feature a live robotic milking demonstration and present sustainable options for the production of quality dairy products that help reduce the environmental footprint of farms.

Kazan, Russia. The largest voluntary milking system VMS dairy in Eurasia, the Rakhimovo Farm located in the Russian Federation’s Republic of Tatarstan, ranks among the top dairies for milk quality and animal welfare in the area, according to reports published by a Danone company, Unimilk Volga[1]. “Rakhimovo’s excellent results prove that the milking solutions we deliver support smart and successful dairy operations within all dairy segments, regardless of herd size,” DeLaval VMS Director Jonas Hällman told reporters visiting the Rakhimovo Farm.