
Gumboots and grit – A brave leap into dairy farming
When Ryan and Alysha Conlan traded construction sites and design studios for gumboots and milking sheds, they weren’t
just changing careers, they were rewriting their future.
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When Ryan and Alysha Conlan traded construction sites and design studios for gumboots and milking sheds, they weren’t
just changing careers, they were rewriting their future.

With a long-standing commitment to LIC genetics and the trusted guidance of their local LIC District Manager, Radnor Properties’ high-input herd consistently delivers impressive production – proving their suitability to the system.

If there is one thing every dairy farmer would agree on, it’s that every extra day in-milk counts.

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

Great breeding decisions today will lock in benefits for the future, building on past generations of breeding a resilient, efficient and profitable herd.

We revisit Greg and Kim Peddle’s farm in Gippsland and their impressive herd of LIC Holstein Friesians to explore how they are consistently achieving exceptional production results.

A group of 16 Australian dairy farmers recently embarked on an eye-opening tour of New Zealand’s renowned dairy regions, Waikato and Taranaki.

Matt, who has performed AI on his own herd for the past 14 years, found LIC’s AI training course both enlightening and rewarding.

Just like elite athletes, bulls need to be in top physical shape to perform at their best.

Dalmore Dairy in Dairy Plains, Tasmania, 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.

Artificial breeding is a busy time on farm and before you know it, it’s coming to an end. As the seasons change, your mating plan may need to change too.

Learn how Hamish and Fiona Winter, from South Canterbury NZ, consistently achieve impressive repro results from their system 5 farm.