Sheep Down Cattle Up in NZ | Auckland News

New Zealand’s sheep numbers are falling—down 2% to 22.78 million—but farmers are getting more lambs per ewe, keeping lamb output steady at nearly 19.75 million. Meanwhile, beef cattle are surging 3.3% to nearly 4 million, fueled by strong prices and abundant feed. This marks a long-term shift: since 2000, sheep have dropped by nearly half while beef cattle have steadily climbed for three years. The trend spans both islands, reshaping New Zealand’s agricultural future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c12ef0bc38c607ad