Displaying items by tag: LIC

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
Wednesday, 23 December 2020 15:55

Dairy's record production in a challenging year

The annual New Zealand Dairy Statistics publication reveals another record year for the dairy sector, with total milksolids production at a record high.

Published in General News
Friday, 18 December 2020 09:55

LIC, Afimilk tie up with collar deal

Herd improvement and agri-tech cooperative LIC has formed a distribution partnership with Israeli-based Afimilk to market its hi-tech cow collars in New Zealand.

Published in General News

A breeding programme, delivering cows that milk better and are better for the environment, is progressing well.

Published in Management

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 10:26

Bull semen flying out of the door

Animal breeding company LIC says its fresh liquid bull semen is literally flying out the door as demand rockets.

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

Paddocks are among a farmer’s biggest and most important assets but occasionally they need a makeover in the form of regrassing.

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
Page 10 of 30

» Latest Print Issues Online

Milking It

Chinese strategy

OPINION: Fonterra may have sold its dairy farms in China but the appetite for collaboration with the country remains strong.

Not fair

OPINION: The Listener's latest piece on winter grazing among Southland dairy farmers leaves much to be desired.

» Connect with Dairy News

» eNewsletter

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter