With his practical background, growing expertise, and genuine enthusiasm for helping farmers succeed, Lewis is a significant part of the LIC and Cogent team—offering a real-world, practical approach to breeding solutions. But his journey into cattle breeding wasn’t typical.
LIC and Cogent’s recent study tour provided a unique opportunity for UK farmers to witness New Zealand’s innovative farming practices, breeding techniques and ever-changing technology.
This update from our Pasture to Profit consultants covers key insights on herd health, forage quality, and essential actions to optimise farm performance as winter progresses.
LIC Pasture to Profit Consultant, Piers Badnell, offers valuable advice to help you improve your winter housing for better cow comfort and performance.
Pasture to Profit consultant Sean Chubb shares the current situation at our monitor farm after a shorter-than-expected calving season and a new plan for mating this season.
As this year’s grazing season comes to an end, it’s vital to assess your grass performance. Our Pasture to Profit consultants share some tips to optimise your farm performance for next season.
Liveweight is not only important for breeding decisions, but also in ranking your cows based on production efficiency. Read more about why it is important to weigh your stock for overall herd profitability.
As a Farm Solutions Consultant your job is to support LIC’s vision of improving prosperity and the productivity of our farmers by putting customers at the centre of everything LIC does. Your main focus will be to drive sales and solutions to UK dairy farmers, while representing our customer’s voice.
Congratulations to George Brown and his Bisterne Farms team for winning the RABDF Gold Cup, UK’s top national dairy award that recognises dairy businesses for all-around excellence.
Grass growth varies nationwide, impacting farm covers and feed quality. As autumn begins, proper grazing, feed and animal management is crucial. Here’s expert advice to help optimise your farm’s performance this season.
Read the latest update from our monitor farm at Walford College and get expert tips as we gear up for calving season.
With growth levels and crude protein in grass back to normal, LIC’s Pasture to Profit Consultants share strategies to maximise pasture and herd performance this summer.
