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15 August 2024
The New Zealand sheep flock has been falling consistently for decades, with numbers falling from 39.3 million in 2003 to a record low of 24.4 million in 2023. Over the same period, sheepmeat export volumes have been remarkably stable, due to a combination of falling domestic consumption and steadily increasing carcase weights.

08 August 2018
Australia and New Zealand (NZ) are the two leading global sheepmeat exporters, particularly with respect to the prime lamb trade.

17 October 2019
New Zealand is forecasting a minor growth in red meat production and exports next year off the back of increased slaughter.

19 August 2021
Australian livestock prices aren’t the only ones currently booming, with New Zealand sheep and cattle achieving historical price highs this...

20 December 2017
New Zealand’s (NZ) lamb crop in spring 2017 was estimated at 23.7 million head – down 1.1%, or 260,300 head,...

03 December 2020
NZ exports have remained steady throughout 2020 despite immense challenges, leveraging strong product credentials and diversifying markets to weather the storm.

16 September 2015
AgriHQ New Zealand this week reported a revival in Chinese demand, indicating that high inventories may be clearing in the lead up to Chinese New Year.

09 November 2023
New Zealand lamb slaughter has historically tracked above Australian lamb slaughter, but changes in New Zealand’s agricultural land use and increased Australian productivity has led to a reverse in this dynamic, with Australian lamb production outpacing New Zealand.