28 July 2020
Due to changes in the relative value of milk components, and other index-calculation tweaks, it might be true that Holstein Friesians have ridden a few Breeding Worth bumps over recent years.
22 July 2020
LIC has announced its financial results for the year ending 31 May 2020, reporting an increase in Underlying Earnings* record revenue and the ongoing strength of the cooperative’s balance sheet.
20 July 2020
FarmWise consultant Mike Bailey talks through the issues many farmers are facing, and provides some guidance on how to approach the first part of the season, as many in the industry prepare for calving and beyond.
07 July 2020
Farmers have been positioned as saviours for our post-COVID recovery but like many, a priority remains reducing debt despite the Government taking measures to reignite the economy and preserve jobs.
06 July 2020
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Genetics and LIC have joined forces to fulfil growing demand for quality beef genetics suitable for New Zealand dairy cows and support a continued focus on animal welfare.
03 July 2020
Two seasons ago Waikato farmer Brendon O’Leary decided to ‘close the system’ on his home farm.
30 June 2020
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor today visited LIC to view its herd testing facilities and new multi-million genomic analysis technology.
29 June 2020
LIC has strengthened its support for growing the next generation of primary sector leaders with the signing of a three-year agreement with Rural Leaders.
26 June 2020
LIC CE Wayne McNee gives his thoughts on why New Zealand dairy farmers will be the disruptors, not the disrupted.
10 June 2020
Winter may have just begun but most farmers are already looking ahead to the next season, and the one beyond that.
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.
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.