New Zealand Sheep and Cattle Numbers Decline Amidst Carbon Forestry, Drought, and Low Prices

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has released its annual Stock Number Survey, showing a notable decline in both sheep and cattle numbers as of 30 June 2024. The reduction follows significant decreases in the past couple of years. While the primary driver in previous years has been land-use change as a result of the … Continue reading New Zealand Sheep and Cattle Numbers Decline Amidst Carbon Forestry, Drought, and Low Prices