Mating

BCS & feed management a focus in lead-up to mating

20 June 2018

Keen on reversing an increasing empty rate trend over recent seasons, here's one Canterbury manager's approach to mating this season, which combines automation technologies with disciplined, proven, management practices.
Herd Test - generic

Nip infection in the bud, set your heifers up

19 June 2018

The first herd test of the season can help improve udder health and milk quality across the herd. Taryn Barnett, LIC herd test business manager, explains how.
AB facility

Getting AB facilities up-to-scratch

13 June 2018

Is your farm gold, silver, bronze or non-compliant in its AB standards? We talk to Bobby Dean who oversees two farms with AB facilities at both ends of the spectrum.
Farm Canterbury

There’s more in MINDA®

11 June 2018

Recently we talked about the constant changing of rules both on the farm and in the world of IT. This speed of change means we are able to make updates to MINDA almost on a weekly basis.
Wairarapa Moana - scenic

Wairarapa Moana – A herd improvement journey

11 June 2018

Over the last 5 years Wairarapa Moana has worked alongside LIC to improve their herd records, in-calf rates and bottom line.
lameness detection AI

How the AI behind driverless cars is part of the dairy industry’s coolest tech

07 June 2018

MEDIA RELEASE: Farmer owned co-operative LIC is currently in the early stages of developing artificial intelligence (AI) software to allow early detection of lameness from cow gait.
Dave Gibson, Kapuni-based SPS farmer

A pipeline of golden girls in Kapuni

07 June 2018

Dave Gibson of Kapuni says LIC's Sire Proving Farmer of the Year accolade came as a pleasant surprise, but several key observers in the industry believe the award was inevitable.
The lead-in to balance date

Sage words from the wise guy

07 June 2018

Edward Hardie, National FarmWise manager, recommends areas for sharp focus in the lead-in to balance date, when pasture demand meets pasture supply.
Breeders Day

New Zealand’s top bull breeders celebrated at annual awards

30 May 2018

MEDIA RELEASE: Some of the country’s top bull breeders came together in Hamilton last week (23 May) to celebrate their contribution to the New Zealand dairy industry.
Linda Cooper

Chief Financial Officer to leave LIC

29 May 2018

MARKET STATEMENT: Livestock Improvement Corporation (NZX: LIC) (LIC) announces the resignation of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Linda Cooper, effective 17 August 2018.
LIC Newstead

LIC election results

23 May 2018

MARKET STATEMENT: Farmer-owned co-operative, Livestock Improvement Corporation (NZX: LIC) (LIC), announces the election of two Directors to its Board following an election in its Central Region of the North Island.
Milk Vat

Developing future rural leaders

04 May 2018

Build your governance capabilities and leadership skills by completing Fonterra’s Governance Development Programme.