Not Out of the Woods Yet
OPINION: It seems Canterbury processor Synlait is still in the doldrums.
Farmer-owned LIC says the goal of being both sustainable and profitable is well within reach for New Zealand dairy farmers
LIC's new general manager operations and service Mark Julian wants to continue helping farmers breed better cows and boost productivity.
New research has confirmed bulls' genetics play a role in how much methane they emit, highlighting the potential for farmers to breed low methane-emitting cows in the future.
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.
OPINION: It seems Canterbury processor Synlait is still in the doldrums.
OPINION: Get offside with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters at your own peril.