News

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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LIC’s 2021 AB technician drive begins

22 September 2020

Each year about 900 of LIC’s qualified AB technicians (AB techs) visit farms in their local area, artificially inseminating thousands of cows between September and January.

OSPRI and LIC working together to improve animal traceability this spring and beyond

22 September 2020

OSPRI and the Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) are urging farmers to play their part in improving animal traceability at a critical time on farm.

Making the most of spring growth

11 September 2020

Who would have thought that we could grow double the average growth rates through winter?

Shareholder Call: LIC 2020 Annual Meeting

09 September 2020

LIC will be holding its Annual Meeting virtually on Thursday 15 October 2020 at 10.30am. In addition to business as usual matters, we’re seeking shareholder support for proposed changes to LIC’s constitution and governance.

Forging even-better efficiencies

07 September 2020

LIC’s KiwiCross Premier Sires Forward Pack consists exclusively of A2A2 genetics, so combined with high-BW, your herd will be future-ready when you choose this team for your artificial breeding requirements.

San Ray Beamer hits the one million mark just in time for Father's Day

03 September 2020

One of LIC’s longest-serving bulls has reached the landmark achievement of selling one million semen straws in New Zealand and overseas.

More farmers seeking fresh sexed semen for breeding goals

01 September 2020

LIC is preparing for a busy spring as more farmers factor fresh sexed semen into their 2020 breeding programmes.

LIC bulls take spoils again at Holstein Friesian awards

28 August 2020

It may have not been three in a row, but one Manawatu farm has achieved a hat-trick of sorts after this year’s Mahoe Trophy win.

LIC launches ‘AgCelerator’ investment fund

27 August 2020

LIC has launched a new early-stage investment fund for innovations with the potential to positively impact our valuable dairy sector.

LIC CEO elected to SBC Advisory Board

26 August 2020

LIC Chief Executive, Wayne McNee, has been elected to the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) advisory board.

The rise of regenerative agriculture

26 August 2020

FarmWise® Consultant Regan examines the recent increased discussion around regenerative agriculture due to New Zealand and overseas research into plant species in pasture and grazing management.

Honoraria Committee election update

13 August 2020

The results of shareholder voting for LIC’s 2020 Honoraria Committee has been confirmed.