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Departing LIC chief executive Wayne McNee says the farmer co-operative is in a great shape.

Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) shareholders have voted against raising director fees.

The same technology used to detect Covid-19 in wastewater is now being used to help dairy farmers manage Johne's disease in their herd.

The number of New Zealand dairy cows mated to sexed semen is set to double this year as farmers look to capitalise on the technology which delivers a 90% chance of producing a female calf.

The technology used to detect Covid-19 in wastewater is now being used to help dairy farmers manage Johne’s disease in their herd.

Herd improvement company LIC says some of its services are deemed essential and will continue during the Level 4 lockdown.

Farmer co-operative LIC has reported increased revenue and profit in their end of financial year results published last month.

It was all smiles earlier this year when LIC announced the latest bull to be added to its Hall of Fame at the co-operative's Newstead headquarters.

LIC Science Leader Bevin Harris has been recognised for his pioneering work in animal evaluation.

Farmer-owned co-operative LIC says its herd management system Minda Live and its corresponding app has evolved over the past year with more than 60 improvements added based on farmer feedback.