In the French countryside, winters can be harshly cold, and dairy farmers face a constant challenge: dry feed rations must be pushed consistently and precisely to ensure cows receive a balanced diet throughout the day. For the sake of herd health, farmers still put in hard physical work — even during the night. Faced with this complexity, a local company that started out in milking equipment, Jacquot Elevage, looked for a smarter way forward. That’s when they discovered Sveaverken Nimbo.
Jacquot Elevage: Tradition Meets Innovation with Sveaverken Nimbo
At Jacquot Elevage, they have always built its success on strong traditions while continuously embracing innovation. Starting out as a provider of milking equipment, the company has long supported farms in organic agriculture and Emmental cheese production — a sector where every detail in herd nutrition matters.
Founder Clément Bourgeois and technician Nelson Martin shared their experience with Nimbo. After using Nimbo, they both emphasized that a 3D LiDAR and a built-in camera make installation extremely simple and praised the responsive technical support, with Sveaverken engineers providing direct and fast answers to any product questions. Beyond that, Nimbo is very robust and perfectly suited for feed pushing.
Challenges of the farmer
At Gaec Chatou-Soubois, led by Gilles and Benjamin, the farmers had long struggled with feeding their herd. With only two employees, it was nearly impossible to spend hours managing feed distribution manually. The cows often pushed dry feed out of reach, leaving the farmers unable to guarantee consistent access to feed, especially during the night. This not only increased labor pressure but also risked affecting the cows’ nutrition and overall herd health.
Real Impact on Family Farms
With Nimbo, the farmers can now rely on the robot to handle feed pushing consistently throughout the day and night. Feed remains accessible along the trough without requiring staff to intervene multiple times a day. Compared to traditional machines, Nimbo reduces fuel use, keeps the herd calmer and healthier, and saves at least 1–2 hours of labor per day. Its built-in HD camera and mobile app also allow farmers to check the robot’s status anytime, giving them peace of mind. More than just a machine, Nimbo has become a trusted partner— improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing animal welfare.
Want to make your farm work easier?
From Jacquot Elevage to Gaec Chatou-Soubois, dairy farms in France have shown how Sveaverken Nimbo transforms daily feeding routines. By eliminating the need for manual feed pushing, reducing fuel costs, and ensuring consistent feed availability — even at night — Nimbo delivers real value in both efficiency and animal welfare. With its built-in camera and mobile app, farmers gain peace of mind and flexibility, while saving hours of labor each day. More than just a robot, Nimbo has proven to be a trusted partner, and with the advanced LiDAR version Nimbo, the future of smart, sustainable farming looks even brighter.
Curious how Nimbo can make a difference for your business? Contact us today to arrange a demo, get a quote, or join our growing network of dealers.