SHEEP

Sheep flock set to decline, production outlook holds firm

The national flock is expected to decline for several years.

Claire Harris
Consecutive poor seasons in southern Australia and a shift to cropping in WA has contributed to a decline in the national flock.

Consecutive poor seasons in southern Australia and a shift to cropping in WA has contributed to a decline in the national flock. | Credits: Mark Saunders, Kondinin Group.

AUSTRALIA'S national sheep flock is forecast to decline by 2.7 per cent to 67.1 million head by 30 June this year, with further easing expected in coming years, while production is expected to remain comparatively...

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