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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.
FarmWise

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.
Covid 19 tech

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.
Methane trial bulls in barn

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

LIC HoofPrint® important step towards helping farmers reduce environmental footprint

08 June 2020

New Zealand agritech co-operative LIC has launched a new tool to help dairy farmers keep step with increasing demands to reduce their environmental footprint.
MINDA roadmap news item

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.
Earnings Forecast

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.
AB Tech thumbnail

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.
Stotle

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.
MPI Relief fund

Farmers encouraged to apply for drought recovery fund

12 May 2020

LIC FarmWise® is encouraging farmers affected by drought to apply to a new recovery fund for advisory services to equip them as they recover from drought this year and better prepare for the future.
Phil Mckinnon

LIC bull semen soldier on for winter matings

04 May 2020

With winter around the corner, LIC farm staff are busy tending to bulls to ensure they deliver vital semen for New Zealand’s all-important dairy herd.
Kiwicross Cows

Step towards better animal predictions

20 April 2020

LIC has invested $70 million over the last three decades to improve the accuracy of its animal evaluation system with improved data providing better predictions on breeding worth for our farmers and industry.