Future of Milking Was On Display at Colombia’s AgroExpo 2025

Agroexpo 2025 marked a milestone in the modernization of Colombian agriculture with the arrival of robotic technologies designed to completely transform cattle milking. Intelligent robots and total automation are today the protagonists of a fair that connects innovation with tradition, and that offers concrete answers to the challenges of efficiency, animal welfare, and sustainability in the field.

DIMAP brings the first double milking robot to Colombia

The Colombian company DIMAP, with 23 years of experience in dairy technology, presented the first double milking robot installed in the country, manufactured in Holland and adapted to local needs.

This technology allows two cows to be milked at the same time with a single robotic arm, completely automating the stages of the process: trimming, cleaning, placement, and removal of teat shields. Everything is done from the back of the animal, which decreases stress, improves efficiency, and allows for a more rational use of space in milking parlors.

“This robot integrates sensors, control screens, and intuitive interfaces that allow you to visualize key data such as daily production, animal health, and herd performance. Our proposal goes beyond the team: we provide technical support and continuous monitoring to ensure that the investment has a real impact on the producer,” highlighted the DIMAP team.

GEA: Smart milking with machine vision and real-time analytics

From Germany, the multinational GEA arrived with a robot that takes automated milking to another level: artificial vision technology, health sensors, and a real-time analysis platform that carries out the milking, feeding, disinfection, and monitoring of each cow without human intervention.

The system detects signs such as lameness, weight loss, reproductive status, and more, integrating all the data into a central software that allows efficient and preventive management of the herd.

“Precision, animal comfort, and time optimization make this technology a strategic investment for the Colombian producer. Our model includes complete advice: from diagnosis to post-installation optimization,” explained GEA spokespeople.

Ordecol launches the first 100% Colombian portable milking robot

National innovation also shone at Agroexpo 2025 with Industria Ordecol, which presents a portable milking robot, ideal for all types of farms, especially those with limited resources or in remote rural areas.

This robot works with electric or gasoline motors and has digital and proportional meters to make the process more efficient. In addition, it introduces an innovative digital component: an app that allows QR codes to be scanned on cattle’s earmuffs to access the animal’s production, health, and activity history.

“Our differential is to be a solution designed by and for the Colombian countryside. We add technology, practicality, and technical support to accompany the farmer at every step,” said the Ordecol team.

With these innovations, Agroexpo 2025 remained a key platform to make the future of Colombian agriculture visible, where robotics and artificial intelligence are no longer a distant promise, but tools within the reach of the producer.
Automated milking, intelligent data collection, and a focus on animal welfare become pillars for the sustainability of the dairy sector in Colombia.

Photo credit: Agroexpo.