LIC
A 'numbers game' LIC's quest to breed low methane emitting bull
The team of scientists at LIC, the Livestock Improvement Corporation, hope to know by late next year if they offer farmers more methane friendly bulls. Audio
Cool cows a challenge for scientists
LIC has identified a gene that helps cows cope better in the heat of summer. Audio
Cool cows a challenge for scientists
LIC has identified a gene that helps cows cope better in the heat of summer.
AudioFarm Talk - Welsh farmer Iwan Francis
Welsh dairy farmer Iwan Francis uses New Zealand genetics. He says they produce cows with a superior ability to turn grass into milk. Audio
Farm Talk - Welsh farmer Iwan Francis
Welsh dairy farmer Iwan Francis uses New Zealand genetics. He says they produce cows with a superior ability to turn grass into milk.
AudioChoosing Calves
New Zealand's largest dairy genetics company LIC says more and more farmers are choosing the sex of their calves. They don't want to put bobby calves on the truck so are happy to pay more so ensure… Audio
Choosing Calves
New Zealand's largest dairy genetics company LIC says more and more farmers are choosing the sex of their calves. They don't want to put bobby calves on the truck so are happy to pay more so ensure…
AudioStriped dairy cows – a rare breed
Opunake farmer Andy Whitehead milks eight different breeds of cattle. Lakenvelders are his favourite. They hail from the Netherlands and are easy to spot in the dark. Audio, Gallery
Striped dairy cows – a rare breed
Opunake farmer Andy Whitehead milks eight different breeds of cattle. Lakenvelders are his favourite. They hail from the Netherlands and are easy to spot in the dark.
Audio50 years at Fieldays: Part Two
Geoff Laurent credits the agricultural event Fieldays with helping him grow his farming and veterinary equipment business into a multi-million dollar enterprise. He's been every year since it began. Audio, Gallery
50 years at Fieldays: Part Two
Geoff Laurent credits the agricultural event Fieldays with helping him grow his farming and veterinary equipment business into a multi-million dollar enterprise. He's been every year since it began.
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