GEA Farming Ireland

30/10/2026

GEA is attending the Breffni/Oriel Holstein Friesian Breeders Club Moo & Brew Event today at Sean Mac Diarmada, Threemilehouse, Co. Monaghan.

Michael Monahan, our GEA Herd Management and After Sales Specialist, is set up at the event sharing his insight and expertise for next generation dairy farming.

30/10/2026

GEA CowScout | Heat Detection & Health Monitoring

By continuously collecting data, the CowScout herd management system provides alerts when a cow is in heat, ensuring that insemination is carried out at the optimal time for conception. Additionally, it helps identify health challenges before they escalate, allowing for timely intervention.

With CowScout, you will have all the data you need to make informed decisions for your herd, ensuring a healthier, more productive dairy farm year-round. 🐄

▶️https://www.gea.com/en/products/milking-farming-barn/gea-herd-management/activity-detection-cowscout/

28/10/2026

Upgrade to the GEA IQ clusters with GQ liners in lightweight composite shells.

✅ Revolutionary four-way technology ensuring optimal milk quality, maximum udder health and high throughput.
✅ Each udder quarter is milked into four separate chambers, preventing teat-to-teat cross-contamination and reducing the risk of mastitis.
✅ Vacuum is only applied when the teat cup is attached, preventing air leaks and contamination.
✅ Stainless steel balls reliably shut off vacuum when not in use, eliminating the need to kink tubes.

These lightweight construction reduce strain for the milking team and supports fast, efficient routines.

Discover more online or call Roy Clarke, GEA Sales Director, on 087 6813268
https://www.gea.com/en/products/milking-farming-barn/milking-solutions/components/cluster-positioning/iq/

27/10/2026

Getting to Know the GEA DairyRotor T8500 | Episode 2

Planning a new rotary parlour is about much more than choosing the number of bails. In Episode 2, Paul Geaney, GEA Business Development Manager, explains why getting the details right at the planning stage can make a big difference to the day-to-day operation of your milking system.

From water points and services to operator access and future expansion, every farm is different. That's why GEA works closely with farmers to design a rotary that is tailored to their requirements, herd size and future plans.

With an experienced team of engineers and architects, GEA can help plan a complete rotary solution designed around your farm and the way you work.

✅ Tailored rotary designs for your farm
✅ Expert planning and project support
✅ Designed for efficient day-to-day operation
✅ Built with future expansion in mind

To find out more about the GEA DairyRotor T8500, contact the GEA team:
📞 Roy Clarke: +353 (0)86 827 8531
📞 Paul Geaney: +353 (0)86 827 8531
📞 Jack O’Brien: +353 (0)86 085 9222

🔗 https://t.ly/z2_81

26/10/2026

Give your milking system a health check before Winter.🛠️

Planned servicing helps keep vacuum levels steady, pulsation consistent, rubberware in shape, and cooling systems performing at their best, so you avoid costly surprises when production ramps up.

We will carry out a full system check and recommend the right components to keep your milking performing at its peak.

📞Call your local dealer or the GEA Ballincollig team on 087 681 3268 to book in a service.

26/10/2026

Insight on AI in Agriculture using CattleEye available from GEA Farming

George McMaster still watches his now-300-strong herd, but via a feed from an AI camera in the milking parlour at the farm near Islandmagee in County Antrim.

For the third generation farmer, it is "absolutely incredible to move from all hand-done to sitting on the phone, watching what's happening outside".

Read more here: https://bbc.in/4eV5Crx

22/10/2026

From dirty to dairy-ready. 💦

Dirt, dust, feed residues... business as usual on a dairy farm. 🐄

The new GEA Spray Nozzle is built for the reality of everyday dairy work. Combining a proven brass insert for long-lasting durability with an ergonomic design for comfortable handling, it delivers reliable cleaning performance day after day.

Whether you're cleaning the rotary, milking parlour, milking equipment or other barn areas, it's designed to help make washdowns easier, faster and more efficient.

https://www.gea.com/en/products/milking-farming-barn/dairyfeed-feeding-systems/feeding-robot-dairyfeed-f4500/

21/10/2026

Getting to know the GEA DairyRotor T8500 | Episode 1

Thinking about a new rotary parlour? In the first episode of our ‘Getting to know the GEA DairyRotor T8500’ series, Paul Geaney, GEA Business Development Manager, takes a closer look at the key features of the T8500 and explains why careful planning is essential when investing in a rotary that will serve your farm for years to come.

Designed for pasture-based dairy farming, the DairyRotor T8500 helps improve cow flow, support cow comfort and reduce labour requirements.

✅ Suitable for cows of all sizes and breeds
✅ One-person milking with on-platform automation
✅ Available from 28 to 100 bails
✅ Upgrade and retrofit solutions available for all brands

To find out more about the GEA DairyRotor T8500, contact the GEA team:

📞 Roy Clarke: +353 (0)86 827 8531
📞 Paul Geaney: +353 (0)86 827 8531
📞 Jack O’Brien: +353 (0)86 085 9222

🔗 https://t.ly/z2_81

20/10/2026

The GEA DairyFeed F4500 feeding robot helps dairy farmers to have more flexibility for their daily routines as well as precise management of their feeding strategy. 🐄

The quality, frequency, and optimisation of mixed rations for each group of cows are decisive to milk production.🥛🥛🥛

📞 Call Roy Clarke, GEA Sales Director, on 087 6813268 view the F4500 in action.

19/10/2026

🐄Batch milking is far from new territory for GEA. We have been milking cows in groups and at fixed times in regular milking parlours for more than 70 years. And in the last 10 years, we've been showcasing our competence in batch milking with automatic machines.🐄

From tailored systems for small herds to large scale farms, we are offering solutions for all needs.

Discuss batch milking options with our GEA Sales Director, Roy Clarke. We offer the GEA DairyRobot R9600 and R9650 for batch milking, call 087 68 13268