New herd reproduction data released by LIC shows good news for the industry and areas of opportunity for the upcoming mating period.

Some of the country’s top Jersey genetics from joint breeding by LIC and Jersey New Zealand are now available to farmers.

Holstein Friesian New Zealand (HFNZ) believes the next big thing in the bull industry has arrived.

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

Dairy farmers are moving away from breeding bobby calves in favour of producing the quality dairy/beef calves needed by beef farmers.

Top quality Jersey cows sold at an average of $5364 at the recent Jersey Pride Elite Jersey sale in Wellington.

LIC Sire Proving Scheme (SPS) Farmers of the Year Bryan and Suzanne Jackson have been in the programme for 18 years.

North Otago farmer Matt Ross has been elected to the LIC board for a four-year term.

LIC chairman Murray King says the co-op – owned by dairy farmers and sharemilkers – doesn’t prescribe what is right for individual farmers.

LIC’s herd improvement roadshow last month attracted about 1500 farmers nationwide.