Patrick O’Hanlon, a dairy farmer in Tarbert, County Kerry, explains how using an automatic calf feeder has helped him manage a tight six-week calving block. Now in his second season with the system, Patrick uses individual intake tracking, flexible feeding curves, and screen-based monitoring to keep calves settled, manage scale, and maintain consistency during the busiest part of the year.

In Ballyouskill, Co. Kilkenny, Michael Brophy built his new calf shed around the JFC Evolution Automatic Calf Feeder to improve calf performance and reduce labour. The system delivered immediate results, with healthier, more even batches, smoother transitions onto powder, and early health alerts through the feeder’s monitoring features.

Three years after installing the JFC Evolution Automatic Calf Feeder, Diarmuid Begley and his father have transformed how they rear bought-in calves while both working full-time off farm. The system has brought calmer sheds, more even batches, smoother transitions onto powder, and earlier illness detection, all while dramatically reducing labour and allowing them to manage calves with far more consistency and control.

At High Town and Craigs Farm in Dumfries, Edward Martin replaced manual milk-cart feeding with the JFC Evolution Automatic Calf Feeder to improve labour efficiency and calf performance. Four batches in, he has seen calmer sheds, more consistent growth rates, and clearer daily monitoring thanks to precise feeding curves and real-time health indicators.

In his first season using the JFC Evolution Automatic Calf Feeder, Monaghan farmer Donal Patton has already reduced pressure on busy mornings and evenings. Training calves onto the system has been straightforward, and the mobile app helps him spot issues early and stay on top of feeding even when he’s off-farm.

At Bensfort Farm in County Meath, the Evolution Automatic Calf Feeder has improved calf health, simplified whole-milk feeding, and saved several hours each day, giving the team clearer oversight and a far smoother routine.

County Clare farmer Des Quinlivan runs a one-man dairy operation where every hour counts. Since installing the JFC Evolution Automatic Calf Feeder, he’s saved up to three hours a day, kept calves calm and consistent, and gained more balance between family life and farm work, all backed by JFC’s dependable 24/7 support.

Brothers Morgan and Brendan O’Sullivan from County Kerry have transformed spring calving with the JFC Evolution S4, reducing workload, improving hygiene, and keeping calves calm and thriving.

Pat was close to selling his calves as the work piled up. Four seasons later, he says the automatic calf feeder turned everything around.

Getting started in farming, Sarah Prout wanted a system she could trust. The JFC Evolution Automatic Calf Feeder proved itself from day one.

Ask Paddy and Annemaria Cotter about calf rearing today, and they’ll tell you the JFC Evolution Automatic Calf Feeder has been nothing short of “a dream.”

Consistency, health monitoring, and peace of mind: Why Hazell calls the JFC Evolution Feeder "A Game Changer" for her farm.

From Chaos to Consistency: How the JFC Evolution Calf Feeder Transformed a South Devon Farm

Clare farmer James Lynch calls the JFC Evolution Automatic Calf Feeder “a gift” for transforming calf rearing on his family farm. It’s reduced labour, improved calf health, and brought calm and efficiency to their routine—offering time savings, cleaner sheds, and better quality of life for the whole family.

UK Distributors Visit

Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with fellow farmers, explore the latest in farming excellence & efficiency, and discover how you can enhance your farming operation. If you are thinking of automating your calf feeding, building or renovating your calf shed then this event is not to be missed! Event Date: Thursday 27th March Location: DT8 3HS, Pipplepen Farm South Perrott, Crewkerne

JFC partner with UCD Lyons Dairy Calf Education and Research Facility