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Aussie sheep flock set to grow to almost 79 million head

THE Australian sheepmeat industry is set for another bumper year in 2023 as the national sheep flock grows to its highest level since 2007 at 78.75 million head.

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 MLA says the sheep meat industry is set for another bumper year. Picture Mark Saunders.

MLA says the sheep meat industry is set for another bumper year. Picture Mark Saunders.

The strong outlook is according to the latest Sheep Industry Projections update from Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA). Driving the increased numbers are optimal breeding conditions nationwide, a genetically...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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