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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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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.

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.

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.

Crowded House

17 April 2020

Thousands of kiwis can now relate to the realities of working-from-home. But thanks to careful scheduling and smart organisation, LIC’s Amanda Bisset has overcome the competing needs of home demands and work life. Here's how.

How to prepare for a ‘wintering on’ situation

16 April 2020

With a drier year, winter crops have been yielding lower than budgeted, resulting in a potential increase in wintering off costs. Here are some suggested tactics to manage the possibility of wintering some cows on farm.

LIC reconfirmed with Essential Service Status

28 March 2020

LIC has been reconfirmed by MPI as having Essential Service status, however we have made some changes to our service delivery to reduce the risk of COVID-19 to farmers and our people.

LIC Business Continuity Update: COVID-19

23 March 2020

An update from LIC’s Chief Executive Wayne McNee for our farmer shareholders on our continued focus on delivering essential products and services to farmers.

Managing the big dry requires ongoing attention

19 March 2020

Sitting here in March having watched pastures disappear in front of our eyes after an excellent early season for most, you could be forgiven for asking what have we done to deserve this?

LIC recognised for organisational transformation and wellness programme at NZ HR Awards

27 February 2020

Last night marked recognition of a successful organisational transformation for LIC over recent years.

LIC shareholder call

26 February 2020

LIC shareholder call will be hosted by Murray King (Chairman) and Wayne McNee (Chief Executive) at 1.45pm NZT on Monday 16 March 2020.

Major enhancement to animal performance genetic evaluations

10 February 2020

Today NZAEL announced a major change to the national evaluation system that will come into effect this month.

Shareholder/Analyst Call: LIC 2019/20 Half Year Results

04 February 2020

Livestock Improvement Corporation (NZX: LIC) (LIC) announced its half year results on Wednesday 29 January 2020.