According to the latest Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) Sheep Industry Projections, the national flock is predicted to begin a rebuild and is forecast to lift five percent to 63.7 million head by June.
MLA expects lamb numbers to lift his year.
Heightened retention of ewes and ewe lambs will create tight supplies over the first half of the year, with prices expected to find support from smaller yardings.
MLA projections have confirmed the national sheep flock is climbing steadily.
Australia's sheep flock to reach 68 million
Restocker lambs in high demand
National flock numbers continue to rise
NSW restocker lamb prices on the rise
