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In 1909 we started improving the quality of New Zealand's national herd.
Today, our breeding programme is one of the largest progeny test breeding schemes in the world.
And we're not stopping there.
At LIC, our job is IMPROVEMENT.
When making your breeding decisions this year, you need to be doing so with the aim of having the best progeny possible entering your herd next season.
Benefits of the three main Breeds from LIC. New Zealand Holstein-Friesian, Jersey and KiwiCross.
Read what LIC is doing around the world
Castiles Farm partners with LIC to help achieve their goal of building a more sustainable, resilient and profitable business.
LIC Europe is working with New Zealand companies, Gallagher and Waikato Milking Systems, on a unique project started by Irish farmers, Paul and Stephen Costello, in Germany. The Costello’s have invested in a 1600ha unit just south of Brandenburg. The farm is unique to the area, aiming to produce pasture-based milk for local consumers.
As the UK works towards reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the agricultural industry has been put under the microscope. In a report from GOV.UK, agriculture was found as the source of 10% of total GHG emissions in the UK and of these, emissions 90% is nitrogen and methane from livestock and pastures.
All around the globe, LIC is making an impact
My LIC cows are doing the job that I
want. They are good survivors, cope
with all types of weather, have good
feet and go back in calf year on year.
You can throw anything at these cows
and they bounce back. They are making
us more money.
150 Cows, Ireland
LIC animals last in the herd. The
longevity has been proven time and
time again.
United Kingdom
Fertility has undoubtedly improved
since we started using LIC sires.
Our empty rate has been reduced by
12%.
United Kingdom
I have been using LIC genetics for well
over a decade and I am delighted with
my efficient, profitable and easy to
manage herd.
United Kingdom
