Murray King AGM 2019

LIC embracing dairy’s data-driven future to drive growth

03 October 2019

Our strategic focus on innovation led growth and how data would fuel that growth was a key topic discussed at our Annual Meeting in New Plymouth
Andrea Black

LIC appoints new Chief Information Officer

25 September 2019

We’re pleased to announce Andrea Black has been appointed as our new Chief Information Officer.
Computer chip

LIC chooses Umbrellar, ETP & Microsoft Azure to future-proof technology platform

20 August 2019

With 183 servers, more than 120 terabytes of data from three different data centres, supporting 20 applications, including essential legacy software described as the crown jewels of the New Zealand dairy industry.
LIC wins ‘Co-operative Business of the Year’ award at this year’s Co-operative Business Awards.

LIC recognised for significant and positive impact in co-op community

16 August 2019

LIC has taken home the ‘Co-operative Business of the Year’ award at this year’s Co-operative Business Awards.
Cows on race

Dairy industry receives boost with $25 million sustainable innovation programme

13 June 2019

The programme will drive improvements in the health and wellbeing of the national dairy herd and a step-change in sustainable milk production.
Integrity breeders

Standout Jersey bull receives top honour at annual breeder awards

09 May 2019

A “one of a kind” Jersey bull, Okura Integrity, has received a Hall of Fame honour for the profound influence he has had on the profitability of New Zealand’s dairy farmers and in-turn, the economy.
milk

LIC welcomes Fonterra’s latest announcement with The a2 Milk Company

21 February 2019

Fonterra’s announcement that it will sign up farms to supply milk for The a2 Milk Company matches the demand we have experienced for our A2 genetics and testing services.
Sophie Haslam

New independent director appointed

07 December 2018

Sophie Haslem has been appointed to the LIC Board of Directors, effective immediately.
SPACE

Innovation to underpin LIC’s future growth

18 October 2018

The future growth and sustainability of the New Zealand dairy industry will be underpinned by innovation and investment in research and development (R&D).
DNA lab technician

More farmers turn to DNA parentage testing to improve productivity

26 September 2018

Farmer owned co-operative LIC has seen an increase in demand for its DNA parentage testing service as livestock farmers place increasing emphasis on cow quality over cow quantity.
David Hazlehurst

Chief Financial Officer appointment

25 September 2018

LIC has appointed David Hazlehurst to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Science lab tests

LIC introduces new, world-leading measures to combat M. bovis

03 September 2018

LIC, the largest supplier of artificial breeding services to New Zealand’s dairy farms, is introducing daily testing of bull semen to combat the threat of the Mycoplasma bovis cattle disease.