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LIC in the Netherlands

A natural partnership between Dutch dairy heritage and New Zealand’s world-leading pasture-based genetics.

The LIC Europe team is proud to bring our very best genetic offerings to Dutch dairy farmers.

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LIC Europe, based in the United Kingdom, work closely with dairy farmers and industry partners across Europe, alongside our wider distributor network and New Zealand headquarters. Through this collaboration, we connect Dutch dairy producers with proven New Zealand pasture-based genetics that complement the country’s strong grazing traditions, environmental goals, and focus on efficient, profitable milk production.

The Netherlands, and particularly the province of Friesland (Fryslân), shares a unique connection with New Zealand’s dairy industry. As the historic homeland of the Holstein Friesian breed, Friesland has a strong grazing tradition, with many dairy farms relying on pasture-based systems that reward cows with the ability to efficiently convert grass into milk. This creates breeding objectives that closely mirror those of New Zealand dairy farmers, including fertility, longevity, feed efficiency, and overall herd sustainability.

As Dutch dairy producers navigate increasing environmental and regulatory pressures, including nitrate and methane reduction requirements, there is growing demand for cows that can produce more from less while maintaining health, resilience, and profitability. New Zealand’s breeding philosophy aligns closely with these goals, focusing on balanced genetics that combine production with fertility, robustness, feed efficiency, and environmental performance.

With its origins in Friesland and decades of development within New Zealand’s pasture-based farming systems, the Holstein Friesian breed provides a powerful genetic link between the two dairy regions. LIC genetics offer Dutch dairy farmers a proven option for building efficient, productive herds well suited to the future of sustainable dairy farming.

Explore our international website to learn more about LIC, our genetics, products and services, and history and performance of New Zealand’s pasture-based dairy industry.