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Cows housed on a Lembang smallholder farm, south-east of Jakarta.
Herd improvement company LIC has entered the Indonesian market.
The farmer-owned co-operative has confirmed a distributor in Indonesia and secured its first genetics sale.
The agreement comes as Indonesia looks to increase domestic milk production, supported by a government-backed programme to provide nutritious meals, including milk, to school children.
LIC’s general manager of international, Paul Dunbar, says the distributorship reflects growing demand to support Indonesia’s dairy industry through improved herd performance.
“Indonesia has clear ambitions for its dairy sector, and LIC genetics provide a proven pathway to help lift productivity.”
Dunbar says expanding into international markets allows LIC to stay close to emerging global trends while also delivering value back to New Zealand farmers.
“Our focus is on producing the best pasture-based genetics in the world. Where there’s a clear fit, we can deliver value for farmers offshore while continuing to support our farmer shareholders at home.”
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