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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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Our submission to the DairyNZ proposal on genomics

20 June 2023

For LIC shareholders; your co-op's submission to the DairyNZ proposal on genomics titled, “A better BW for the New Zealand dairy sector”.

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A better BW for the New Zealand dairy sector

22 May 2023

For LIC shareholders; your co-op's response to the DairyNZ proposal on genomics.

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Identifying your best performers to fast-track genetic gain

24 November 2022

North Otago farmer, Francois Tillard, uses LIC's female genotyping service to identify his best heifer calves long before they step up to the milking platform.

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Plenty of advancements to be grateful for

21 November 2022

Malcolm Ellis, LIC General Manager for NZ Markets, reflects on the positive impact technology advancements are having on farm.

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The cream of the crop rises to the top

17 November 2022

LIC Senior Sire Analyst, Adrian Young, highlights his top KiwiCross® bull picks.

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New graduates from great cow families

11 November 2022

Bull Acquisition Manager, Danie Swart, profiles four top-ranking Jersey bulls from LIC's Premier Sires® teams.

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27 young bulls join LIC's AB teams in time for peak mating period

07 November 2022

A record number of young bulls have joined LIC's elite bull teams this spring.

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Farmers are one step closer to breeding more climate-friendly cows

19 August 2022

New research has confirmed bulls’ genetics play a role in how much methane they emit, highlighting the potential for farmers to breed low methane-emitting cows in the future.

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The size of the prize

29 July 2022

New LIC research reveals a staggering variation in milk production and efficiency between the ‘top-quartile’ and ‘bottom-quartile’ of cows.

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Meet New Zealand's coolest cows

23 February 2022

Kiwi scientists are one step closer to enabling farmers to breed more heat tolerant cows.

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Faster genetic improvement with genomics

15 December 2021

New LIC research confirms the increasing rates of genetic gain our farmers are achieving.

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Scientist behind world-leading animal evaluation work recognised

07 July 2021

LIC Science Leader, Bevin Harris, was recognised at the 2021 Primary Industries New Zealand Awards for his pioneering work in animal evaluation.

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