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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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

In what is a significant shift forward in the animal welfare space, dairy farmers are more focused than ever on reducing the number of bobby calves leaving their properties.

Farmer co-op LIC will pay $18 million in dividends to shareholders after a strong full-year result.