Beef boom drives up cattle numbers while sheep flock continues to shrink
New Zealand's cattle numbers are rising due to beef demand, while the sheep population continues its decline.
A new survey shows New Zealand's cattle numbers are increasing, driven by growing demand for beef. Meanwhile, the country's sheep flock continues to decline. Both islands still have more than 11 million sheep, despite the downward trend.
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Beef boom pushes up NZ cattle numbers, while sheep flock continues to shrink – new survey
Both islands still have more than 11 million sheep, but a boom for beef is driving up cattle numbers.