Grazing and robotic milking are often considered as incompatible. However, results from the experimental farm of Derval (located in the Northwest of France) prove that it can be a successful match. When climate conditions are good, the ration can even go to all-grazing, resulting in a clear reduction of production costs. To achieve this, good management is crucial: cow traffic must be observed carefully, as well as grass growth. Two critical success factors need to be considered: the distance of the robot to the pasture and the number of cows that the robot has to milk.

Learn more in the technical leaflet available to download here.