FMS Advisor

Farm Management Support is a unique service to Lely that allows an advisor to work alongside you to understand your business and objectives. Our FMS advisors focus on helping you get the most from your software, looking at the performance of the robots as well as the cows. We work with your nutritionist and vet for a whole-farm approach to achieving your goals.
"The most fulfilling part of the role is working with farms moving from conventional milking to automation and seeing the changes after the first 12 months of milking on a Lely system"
I joined Lely Center Holsworthy in 2021. Prior to joining Lely, I worked closely with local farms as a nutritionist for 5 years gaining experience in dairy cow rationing and costings.
I have a BSc Hons in Animal Science from Reading University and a Higher Diploma in Ruminant Nutrition from Harper Adams
Moving to Lely Center Holsworthy has enabled me to continue to work closely with dairy farmers and redirect focus on robot settings and optimisation as well as support those moving to automation.
My main focus and interest is in using the optimization tools and settings that Lely offers on the robots within the software to help farms achieve their goals.
"I have a strong interest in cow health and the wide range of data that can be collected from cows to support their health and welfare. "
Hi, I'm , one of the at Lely Center Holsworthy. I work alongside Merryn across both Devon and Cornwall, so I hope to meet many of you very soon.
Prior to joining Lely, I was a Regional Area Manager/Calf Specialist for Bonanza Calf Nutrition, and before that, I worked for Penbode Farm Vets as an ATT/VetTech, so I may be familiar to several of you!
I have a strong interest in cow health and the wide range of data that can be collected from cows to support their health and welfare. This variety of data is one of the reasons I find the Lely Astronaut so interesting, as it can collect and supply a wide range of data for both farmers and FMS advisors.
Outside of work, I play in two Cornish bands and do a bit of Agility with my 2 dogs.
How Farm Management Support works
Before start-up, we provide you with guidance based on your goals, a proven concept, and close collaboration with your advisors.
During start-up, we provide practical support to guide you and your herd in operating with our solutions and systems, along with training in the daily robotic routines.
Once everything is up and running, we continue to offer support and guidance to help optimise the management of your farm and your newly installed systems.

Freedom to organize your own work
Space and freedom to innovate, bring in new ideas, and undertake initiatives. We not only offer this, but we also genuinely expect it. It's up to you to come up with ideas and implement them.
Front runner in the agricultural industry
Working in an international work environment to help farmers develop their business to achieve a sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future.
Opportunities for growth where you are in charge of your own development. Our Lely Academy offers various training programs, such as personality training or more job-relevant training.

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