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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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MINDA outage: 25-27 June

15 June 2021

We need to carry out some important maintenance work to upgrade our technology platforms which support MINDA. To allow this to happen there will be a MINDA outage over the weekend of 25-27 June.

Chief Executive of LIC to step down

14 June 2021

Chief Executive Wayne McNee has advised the Board of his intention to step down on 30 November after eight years in the role.

LIC announces agreement to divest automation business

08 June 2021

The LIC Automation product portfolio will join Allflex Livestock Intelligence (a business unit within MSD Animal Health which has manufacturing facilities at Palmerston North New Zealand).

New Zealand scientists receive global recognition for cow genetic discoveries

28 May 2021

From Spring this year, all farmers using LIC’s GeneMark DNA parentage testing service will have their calves screened for six newly discovered genetic variants which impact animal health and milk production.

Making milk while the grass grows

20 May 2021

LIC FarmWise® Consultant Darren shares tips for reaching your individual cow body condition score (BCS) targets and finishing the autumn season off in good condition - all while milking!

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Bull burps could hold answer to breed climate friendly cows

17 May 2021

The opportunity to breed more climate friendly cows is one step closer for New Zealand dairy farmers after a Waikato trial finds a possible link between a bulls’ genetics and the amount of methane they produce.

Top bull celebrated after fathering 170,000 daughters for the NZ dairy industry

06 May 2021

One of the country’s most famous fathers has been recognised for his significant contribution to the dairy industry after siring more than 170,000 daughters for New Zealand farms.

LIC developing the next generation of agricultural academics

29 April 2021

LIC is seeking expressions of interest for a PhD opportunity.

Watch: Local Visits 2021

15 April 2021

Thank you to all the shareholders who joined us at a Local Visit earlier this year.

Johne's Disease Awareness Evening Events

11 February 2021

LIC and Anexa Veterinary Services are teaming up with local dairy farmer Brendon O’Leary to provide information on managing Johne’s disease (JD) within your herd.

The next frontier for more climate friendly cows

02 February 2021

In a recent NZ Herald opinion piece, our CE Wayne McNee outlines the investment LIC is making into the genomics space, and the value this will bring to the dairy industry in both the long and short term.

Our Half-Year Result

27 January 2021

Genomics investment delivering for farmers and co-op.