SHEEP

National flock set to decline while slaughter figures hit all-time high

National sheep flock tipped to decline to 76.5 million by June.

Claire Harris
Sheep and lamb production is expected to lift significantly this year.  Credit: Mark Saunders.

Sheep and lamb production is expected to lift significantly this year. Credit: Mark Saunders.

After reaching a 15-year high last year, the national sheep flock is expected to decline slightly in 2024, with factors including recent market volatility and worsening producer sentiment contributing...

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