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Keep up-to-date with the latest news from us and our farmers. We’ll also be sharing tips from experts across the business and how our services and solutions can add value to your farm.

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Closing the system: All-AB response to increased biosecurity risk

03 July 2020

Two seasons ago Waikato farmer Brendon O’Leary decided to ‘close the system’ on his home farm.

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.

LIC strengthens partnership to support future farming leaders

29 June 2020

LIC has strengthened its support for growing the next generation of primary sector leaders with the signing of a three-year agreement with Rural Leaders.

Keeping things real

26 June 2020

LIC CE Wayne McNee gives his thoughts on why New Zealand dairy farmers will be the disruptors, not the disrupted.

Tips for surviving and thriving this spring

10 June 2020

Winter may have just begun but most farmers are already looking ahead to the next season, and the one beyond that.

LIC in the new normal

10 June 2020

The evolving issue of COVID-19 has meant an increased focus by LIC to minimise any potential impacts to our people and our farmer shareholders.

Pilot trial to identify possibility of breeding lower-methane emitting cows gets underway

09 June 2020

A pilot trial seeking to identify a possible link between the methane cows produce and their genetics has got underway in the Waikato.

LIC HoofPrint® important step towards helping farmers reduce environmental footprint

08 June 2020

New Zealand agritech cooperative LIC has launched a new tool to help dairy farmers keep step with increasing demands to reduce their environmental footprint.

LIC starts new two-year improvement journey for MINDA

28 May 2020

It’s been 35 years since LIC’s Management Information for Dairy Animals – now known as MINDA, was first developed and launched by LIC.

LIC earnings forecast downgraded for 2020/21 year reflects impact of COVID-19

20 May 2020

Livestock Improvement Corporation (NZX: LIC) confirms that its underlying earnings guidance for the year ended 31 May 2020 remains unchanged at $21 million to $25 million.

LIC’s AB Tech training back into action in preparation for upcoming season

15 May 2020

LIC has started their AB (Artificial Breeding) technician training, overcoming major obstacles in the process and ensuring that a crucial service to New Zealand’s dairy industry continues.

How to ensure a smooth move for Gypsy Day 2020

15 May 2020

The start of winter usually means hunkering down but for a portion of dairy farmers across the country, 1 June is Gypsy Day when they move not only themselves but their entire families and herds sometime hundreds of kilometres.