Discover how cooperative investment in science creates ripple effects across industries: reducing emissions, improving performance and strengthening New Zealand’s global reputation.

Join a small group to experience firsthand how a New Zealand cooperative is shaping the future of farming. At LIC’s Riverlea Road research and testing campus, science and collaboration are creating solutions that are good for people, productivity, and the planet.

During the tour we will visit:

The GeneMark genomic analysis laboratory, where LIC has installed advanced sequencing and DNA-marker technology to test hundreds of thousands of calves each year.

The Herd Testing facility, which supports the dairy industry with whole-herd profiling, ancestry verification and breeding worth calculations, helping ensure farmers make more accurate, efficient decisions and avoid culling high-value animals by mistake.

The Animal Health laboratory which integrates DNA, animal bioscience and herd-health analytics to lift productivity, reduce waste and bolster New Zealand’s reputation for premium, sustainable dairy.

LIC’s work at Riverlea Road doesn’t just benefit Kiwi dairy farms, it underpins export-quality product, strengthens our supply chains, and offers insights into breeding, health and sustainability that can be shared internationally. Cooperative investment in this kind of infrastructure ensures benefits flow from farm to factory to grocery shelf, even for demanding consumers in overseas markets.

Better herd testing, smarter breeding and improved animal health all contribute to fewer inputs, lower emissions, and more resilient farming systems, essential for the future of food.

Spaces are strictly limited for this special site visit, register your interest early to secure your spot.