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Paynes Farm: A generational legacy of genetic excellence
The Payne family’s dairying legacy began in Huntly in 1972, when Rex Payne purchased a neighbour’s herd of cows.
August 1, 2026
The Payne family’s dairying legacy began in Huntly in 1972, when Rex Payne purchased a neighbour’s herd of cows.
Earlier this year LIC Australia hosted a farmer tour to Tasmania, bringing together dairy farmers from across Australia to explore different farming systems, herd improvement strategies and business models.
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.
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.
Dalmore Dairy in Dairy Plains, Tasmania, Australia, has been awarded the 2024 Dairy Business of the Year, a testament to the hard work and dedication of farm manager Mahesh Gampala and his team.
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.
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.
Josh and Lauren, from Hampreston Manor Farm, secured a position as one of the top three finalists for the 2023 Famers Weekly Dairy Farmer of the Year award. So, let’s find out a little more about Josh & Lauren and the drivers of success behind their farming business.
Juan Suotto, Commercial Advisor in Genetics at Gensur, LIC’s distributor in Uruguay, recently visited New Zealand to learn more about how our farming systems can benefit Uruguayan farmers.
In June 2023, seven Chilean dairy farmers travelled to New Zealand for a bespoke farm tour. The objective? To discover what makes New Zealand dairy farmers some of the most productive, profitable and resilient dairy farmers in the world.