National flock to increase by 3.5 million in 2022

Victoria Nugent
Updated July 4 2022 - 11:34pm, first published February 15 2022 - 3:00pm
Meat & Livestock Australia has released its latest projections for the national sheep flock. Photo: Sally Gall
Meat & Livestock Australia has released its latest projections for the national sheep flock. Photo: Sally Gall

Australia's national flock is predicted to grow by 3.5 million head in 2022 to reach 74.4 million head, its highest level in nine years.

Victoria Nugent

Victoria Nugent

National sheep and wool writer

National sheep and wool writer for ACM's agricultural publications. Former livestock editor for Queensland Country Life. Send your story tips to vnugent@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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