Displaying items by tag: LIC

Friday, 16 February 2018 09:55

Your farm as viewed from space every week

LIC has launched a satellite-based pasture evaluation service, calling it a giant leap forward for pasture management.

Published in Management
Tuesday, 13 February 2018 07:55

200 LIC bulls on the march

LIC has added 200 bulls to its sire proving scheme.

Published in General News
Friday, 09 February 2018 08:55

Dairy farmers are spending - LIC

Dairy farmers buoyed by higher forecast milk payout are spending more on artificial breeding, says LIC.

Published in General News
Friday, 09 February 2018 07:55

Animal genetics ‘olympics’ a first in NZ

About 1000 people will this month travel to New Zealand for three prestigious animal recording and genetics conferences.

Published in Farm Health
Monday, 29 January 2018 11:55

Production worth is more than just kgMS

There's more to production worth (PW) than milk solids, explains Rachel Bloxham, Animal Evaluation Manager, LIC.

Published in Management
Tuesday, 23 January 2018 10:55

Cow 'currency' getting an update

The equivalent of ‘currency’ for cows will be updated next month to better reflect the industry’s focus on efficient, high quality milk production, says LIC.

Published in General News
Monday, 04 December 2017 11:27

We’ve hit peak cow – LIC

The days of high growth in New Zealand cow numbers are over, says LIC chief executive Wayne McNee.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 29 November 2017 09:55

Dairy-Wagyu cross offer

Two New Zealand farmer-owned co-ops are jointly offering an alternative revenue stream for farmers through a Wagyu programme.

Published in General News
Friday, 03 November 2017 15:35

LIC bulls given all clear

LIC has confirmed its artificial breeding bulls are free from the Mycoplasma bovis cattle disease.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 31 October 2017 09:55

Industry not immune to disruption

LIC chairman Murray King says New Zealand dairy farmers must remain ambitious about maintaining their global edge in productivity and profitability.

Published in General News
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