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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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What’s next for the industry’s national animal evaluation system?

24 November 2021

A large number of enhancements are being made, with the majority of these coming into effect in December 2021.

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What’s good for your herd can also be good for the environment

23 November 2021

While the environmental pathway may look daunting, the fundamental principle of genetic improvement can have a big impact.

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DNA sequencing milk - the key to better cow health?

22 November 2021

Once we understand the vat milk microbiome, we have the opportunity to provide farmers with animal health indicators with little (or no) extra effort on-farm.

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Would you work for yourself?

12 November 2021

FarmWise consultant Darren Sutton outlines how to create an environment on farm which will keep staff in the long-term.

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Reducing cow numbers not the only option for a more climate-friendly dairy herd

10 November 2021

In a NZ Herald opinion piece, our CE Wayne McNee outlines five things that will help the New Zealand dairy industry meet its climate goals.

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Record number of elite young bulls join AB teams in time for peak mating

08 November 2021

Twenty-six young, genomically selected sires have made the cut to join the teams this Spring, up from 23 bulls last year and 17 the year before.

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Chief Executive recruitment update

01 November 2021

Update for shareholders on the recruitment for a new Chief Executive, with Wayne McNee due to step down from the role on 30 November 2021.

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New sexed semen lab opens to meet growing demand

22 September 2021

The number of New Zealand dairy cows mated to sexed semen is set to double this year.

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The three most important months for your farm

17 September 2021

LIC FarmWise® Consultant Darren Sutton highlights what to focus your energy on as we wind up calving and head into mating.

Annual results

Full year result 2020/21

22 July 2021

Farmers investing in high value genetics to help meet sector’s climate goals

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Scientist behind world-leading animal evaluation work recognised

07 July 2021

LIC Science Leader, Bevin Harris, was recognised at the 2021 Primary Industries New Zealand Awards for his pioneering work in animal evaluation.

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New test to detect BVD status of newborn calves

06 July 2021

LIC develops new BVD test for newborn calves.

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