Leading with Innovation: The Vagg Family’s Robotic Dairy Success in Victoria
At Bonnay Jerseys Dairy in Victoria, the Vagg family with Silvia, Gordon and their son Benjamin is setting a new benchmark in robotic dairy farming. Since April 2025, they’ve been milking over 600 Jersey cows using eight GEA DairyRobot R9500 units—embracing automation to boost farm efficiency, cow wellbeing, and sustainable dairy practices.
Smart Investments for a Smarter Dairy
To future-proof their operations, the Vaggs have adopted a range of advanced dairy technologies from GEA:
GEA Robotic Milking system at Bonnay Jerseys Dairy in Victoria
CowScout Heat Detection & Health Monitoring
Cow Brushes
SW Series Cable Scrapers
SlopeScreen with Hog Pump, Electromix Agitator for manure separation process
FlushPump on Pontoon
A Game-Changer for the Farm and Family
Farmer Benjamin Vagg shared:
“It’s been a game changer! The cows come in whenever they want — and that freedom has allowed me to spend more time with our young animals, because they’re the future of our herd.”
By embracing smart farming technologies, the Vagg family has not only improved operational efficiency but also created a more balanced and rewarding lifestyle—paving the way for the next generation of Australian dairy farmers.
