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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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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 – 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.

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.

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.

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.

Find ways to improve with LIC at Fieldays

31 May 2018

This year at National Fieldays we’re at new location on E street. We’ll be side by side with LIC Automation, at E76 and E78. We’d love to see you there.

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.

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 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.

LIC Director to step-down

17 May 2018

MARKET STATEMENT: Livestock Improvement Corporation (NZX: LIC) (LIC) announces Abby Foote will step-down from its Board of Directors, effective 18 October 2018.

Developing future rural leaders

04 May 2018

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

Never mind the bobbies.... here's the Wagyu calves!

18 April 2018

Using Wagyu over lower-end BW cows offers certainty of income, calving ease, and helps avoid bobby calf issues. Meanwhile, elite genetics get channelled where they're most-effective, boosting overall genetic gain.