GEA Dairy Farming Insights

[AI-dubbed audio] What if drying off dairy cows could be more natural — and antibiotic-free?Developed in collaboration with the University of Bonn, AutoDry gradually reduces milk yield before drying off, supporting udder health, improving cow welfare, and helping reduce antibiotic use.From research project to Gold Medal winner at EuroTier — this is innovation turning science into real impact on farms worldwide.Would you like to know more about AutoDry? Contact your GEA Dealer »

Join our new podcast episode with Marcus Holtkötter to learn how smart manure spreading, precision technology, and sustainable best practices support modern farming and protect soil and water. Would you like to know more about Manure Spreaders? Contact your GEA Dealer »

Automated feeding is often installed to save labor and improve feeding—but many farmers discover it delivers far more than expected. In this podcast episode, we tell the stories of dairy and beef farmers whose results went beyond their original goals, and we explore why strong customer support and system adaptation were key to unlocking the system’s full value.Would you like to know more about Automated Feeding? Contact your GEA Dealer »

What happens when a large Czech dairy farm rethinks its milking process? They choose automation — and discover a smarter, more efficient way of working. In our recent interview, the director of two high-capacity farms shared their experience implementing the GEA DairyProQ and how it has transformed daily routines, cow flow and overall performance.Tune in to the episode with Jan Urban, Director of the Dairy Farm Uhelná Příbram, and dive deeper into their journey.Would you like to know more about DairyProQ? Contact your GEA Dealer »

This episode highlights how manure separation supports farmers in turning waste into value. Key takeaways include:Creating more usable products while strengthening sustainabilityApplying nutrients with precision and reducing emissionsSaving farmers time, storage capacity, and operational costsFor operations looking to maximize the potential of what their animals produce, manure separation is a strategic investment.Would you like to know more about Manure Management? Contact your GEA Dealer »

In this episode of GEA Dairy Farming Insights, our Global Milking Expert Claudio Urzúa dives into Next Generation Milking — a holistic approach improving efficiency, cow comfort, sustainability and working conditions on dairy farms.LinkedIn: Claudio Urzúa - GEA Farming | LinkedIn »Would you like to know more about Next Generation Milking? Contact your GEA Dealer »

Lameness is one of the most costly and challenging issues in dairy farming today. In this episode, we sit down with Gillian Fullerton-Smith, Director of CattleEye, to explore how this condition impacts animal welfare, farm productivity, and profitability worldwide. Gillian shares real-world insights from the field, discusses effective prevention and management strategies, and reveals how cutting-edge AI and technology are transforming the way farmers detect and address lameness in their herds.More about CattleEye »Contact your GEA Dealer »

Manure is a powerful natural resource. In this episode, Christopher Strach shares how proper agitation, homogenization, and pumping transform manure into a valuable asset for efficient, sustainable farming.Christopher Strach - Produktmanager - GEA Group | XING

Join us as we explore the transformative journey of user-friendly digitalization. Learn about the importance of solutions that bring ergonomics to the milker, enable customized settings, intuitive interface and provide reliable data in the blink of an eye, hassle-free.Anna Oliynyk - Produktmanagerin - Gea Farm Technologies | LinkedIn