There's always room for improvement.

Long-term genomics investment by LIC paying off for dairy farmers

24 November 2020

An investment of more than $78 million over the past decade into genomic science and genome sequencing technology is generating markedly increased productivity and health traits for dairy cows and better returns for dairy farmers.

What we’re working on

Keep up to date with new features and developments we’ve made to MINDA and what else is in the pipeline.

Preserving and protecting water on farm this summer

25 November 2020

Water – it’s something we often take for granted but over recent years, through the droughts inflicted on us, I have seen many farms whose water systems have been lacking.

LIC Services under COVID-19

23 September 2020

LIC has Essential Service status, however we have made some changes to our service delivery to reduce the risk of COVID-19 to farmers and our people.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand Genetics and LIC collaborate for bull progeny testing

06 July 2020

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Genetics and LIC have joined forces to fulfil growing demand for quality beef genetics suitable for New Zealand dairy cows and support a continued focus on animal welfare.

Minister views new genomic analysis technology

30 June 2020

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor today visited LIC to view its herd testing facilities and new multi-million genomic analysis technology.

The Improvement Zone

Learn more about MINDA by using our online learning platform, the Improvement Zone.

Publications

Grab a copy of our 2020 genetics, tags, or services catalogue, or browse through LIC's publications, including the Bulletin.