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A strong focus on genetics and DNA has paid dividends for Fernside dairy farmer Julie Bradshaw with four of her cows being selected for the LIC breeding programme.

Herd improvement co-operative LIC will pay farmer shareholders $26 million this month as a dividend.

With new standards for AB facilities on the horizon, farmers across the country are jumping on board to improve their on-farm facilities well ahead of time.

LIC has announced its financial result for the 2021-22 year, driven by increased farmer spend on premium genetics and herd improvement services.

A 12-year-old bull with over 150,000 daughters has been inducted into an elite animal ‘Hall of Fame’ for his outstanding contribution to dairy herd improvement in New Zealand.

A joint venture between Holstein Friesian NZ and LIC is going strong 18 years after it was established with another six Holstein Friesian bulls being accepted into the LIC Sire Proving Scheme for the 2022-23 season.

Milk fewer cows but the best cows is herd improvement co-operative LIC's message to farmers.

Kiwi farmers can now identify their superior cows before they start milking thanks to a new service provided by LIC.

As temperatures rise globally, heat stress is becoming more common among cows too.

LIC says it has made more than 60 improvements to its MINDA LIVE and MINDA App following farmer feedback.