Herd improvement

Herd improvement is well within reach of every farmer.

News

Paynes Farm: A generational legacy of genetic excellence

August 1, 2026

The Payne family’s dairying legacy began in Huntly in 1972, when Rex Payne purchased a neighbour’s herd of cows.

Celebrating Our 2026 International Sires of the Year

July 6, 2026

LIC is proud to recognise three outstanding bulls and their breeders as our 2026 International Sires of the Year....

A Journey of Knowledge: Irish Farmers Explore New Zealand

November 27, 2025

From 3–14 November, nineteen Irish farmers embarked on a journey to New Zealand, hosted by LIC...

Cross-share events prove LIC genetics deliver strong results on Irish farms

October 10, 2025

In Ireland, there’s ongoing debate about which type of cow best suits Irish farmers in achieving their farming goals....

GrassRoots

Read our latest GrassRoots magazine, packed with insightful stories and advice to help you farm smarter.

Sire Catalogues - 2026

View LIC Ireland’s 2026 Sire Catalogues, showcasing the Holstein Friesian, Jersey, Kiwicross® and The Forwards®.

LIC breeds

Learn more about LIC’s three main offerings of superior bulls.

Bull teams

Hand pick the best of LIC sires to meet your dairy cow breeding criteria including Once-a-day, High Input and A2/A2.

Products & services

Improve your profitability and sustainability with our world-class genetics, farm consultancy and complimentary products.

Tools

Use our tools to help you plan and implement a successful herd breeding programme.

News & publications

Keep up-to-date with the latest news from us and our farmers. We’ll also be sharing farming tips from experts across the business and how our services and solutions can add value to your farm.

LIC Premier Club

Get exclusive access to LIC’s top bulls through the Premier Club.

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