Tighter Supply Expected as National Sheep Flock Set to Decline in 2026: MLA Industry Projections
Australia’s sheep industry is entering a lower supply phase in 2026, with Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) latest Australian Sheep Industry Projections forecasting a further decline in flock numbers after several years of elevated turnoff and challenging seasonal conditions. The national sheep flock is estimated to fall 2.7% to 67.1 million head by 30 June 2026, reflecting the cumulative impact of below average rainfall across key southern production regions including Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and southern New South Wales. While some late summer rainfall has provided short term relief, soil moisture...
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