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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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LIC in the new normal

10 June 2020

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.

Pilot trial to identify possibility of breeding lower-methane emitting cows gets underway

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.

LIC HoofPrint® important step towards helping farmers reduce environmental footprint

08 June 2020

New Zealand agritech cooperative LIC has launched a new tool to help dairy farmers keep step with increasing demands to reduce their environmental footprint.

LIC starts new two-year improvement journey for MINDA

28 May 2020

It’s been 35 years since LIC’s Management Information for Dairy Animals – now known as MINDA, was first developed and launched by LIC.

LIC earnings forecast downgraded for 2020/21 year reflects impact of COVID-19

20 May 2020

Livestock Improvement Corporation (NZX: LIC) confirms that its underlying earnings guidance for the year ended 31 May 2020 remains unchanged at $21 million to $25 million.

LIC’s AB Tech training back into action in preparation for upcoming season

15 May 2020

LIC has started their AB (Artificial Breeding) technician training, overcoming major obstacles in the process and ensuring that a crucial service to New Zealand’s dairy industry continues.

How to ensure a smooth move for Gypsy Day 2020

15 May 2020

The start of winter usually means hunkering down but for a portion of dairy farmers across the country, 1 June is Gypsy Day when they move not only themselves but their entire families and herds sometime hundreds of kilometres.

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.