South Africa – a key market for LIC
With similar farming conditions to those in New Zealand, South Africa has always been a key market for LIC.
November 18, 2025
With similar farming conditions to those in New Zealand, South Africa has always been a key market for LIC.
Following our first visit to South Dyke Farm in March, where we explored the Tweedie family’s inspiring story of resilience and transformation, our second visit landed in the farm’s breeding season.
From 20 June 2025, NZ Animal Evaluation (NZAEL) will update the genetic base cow from a 2005 to a 2015 animal, aligning with international best
We visit Greg and Kim Peddle’s farm in Gippsland, Australia to explore how their impressive herd of LIC Holstein Friesians are consistently achieving exceptional production results.
Nestled in the British Cumbrian countryside, South Dyke Farm is a shining example of both agricultural heritage and forward-thinking innovation.
Research presented at the NZ Agriculture & Climate Change Conference 2024 has shown dairy farmers are closer to breeding cows with lower methane emissions, offering an innovative way to reduce the nation’s carbon footprint
Twelve years of crossbreeding are paying handsome dividends for the Breen family who farm in Emly, Co Tipperary, Ireland. The farm’s 260 Jersey crosses are performing well despite a completely unexpected disease outbreak that was difficult to control without costly intervention.
to unlock the genetic potential of the Jersey breed in New Zealand and Nordic Countries
LIC is embarking on a project to breed heat tolerant and disease resistant dairy cows for Sub-Saharan Africa, in collaboration with the global leader in precision breeding, Acceligen, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Herd improvement and genetic gain are keys to many successful, sustainable and profitable farms. The Jones family are no different.
Tom and Kim Kent are carrying on the rich legacy of running the family farm. They’re aiming to enhance resilience not only for the farm but for their family and the environment.
Top all-round Holstein Friesian bull Royson MG Currency S3F has left a different type of currency for his progeny to inherit.