Displaying items by tag: Livestock Improvement Corporation

Thursday, 08 July 2021 09:55

New tools to tackle facial eczema

Herd improvement co-operative LIC says it is developing new methods to help farmers tackle facial eczema, a disease which is costing the dairy industry around $30 million in lost production each year.

Published in Farm Health
Wednesday, 16 June 2021 11:55

LIC offloads struggling business

Farmer Co-operative LIC is offloading its automation business that it has struggled to make a money earner.

Published in General News

One of the country's most famous fathers has been recognised for his significant contribution to the dairy industry after siring more than 170,000 daughters for New Zealand farms.

Published in Farm Health
Thursday, 13 May 2021 09:55

LIC committed to upskilling

The farmer co-operative says it is committed to educating and upskilling the next generation of leaders in the agricultural industry.

Published in Management

Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) say continued investment in gene discovery and genetic analysis technology is allowing their farmer shareholders to improve cow production valued in the millions.

Published in Farm Health

Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) says their investment in genomic science has increased returns for dairy farmers.

Published in Rural News
Wednesday, 25 November 2020 07:55

LIC invests in start-ups

Farmer cooperative LIC is investing in two agritech businesses working to deliver more value to New Zealand dairy farmers.

Published in Management
Wednesday, 11 November 2020 10:18

Balanced approach to breeding paying off

The motivation of dairy farmers to create herds that are more efficient converters of feed-to-profit is long-held, but a balanced approach to breeding is paramount for optimal on-farm success.

Published in Management
Wednesday, 14 October 2020 10:55

Agritech can give green shoots for post-Covid rescue

Agritech has a vital role to play in the COVID-19 recovery, according to LIC chief executive Wayne McNee.

Published in Opinion
Friday, 04 September 2020 09:06

Bull parent to 170,000 daughters

One of LIC’s longest-serving bulls has reached the achievement of selling one million semen straws, just in time for Father’s Day.

Published in General News
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