The sheep population touched a peak of 70 million in 1982 but soon there was a sharp decline as the dairy industry overshadowed it; in 1987 the sheep population was only about 39 million; this fall is also attributed to withdrawal of government subsidy to this sector.
The sheep population touched a peak of 70 million in 1982. Soon there was a sharp decline as the dairy industry. This dairy industry was overshadowed it. The sheep population was only about 39 million. This was in 1987. This fall is also attributed to withdrawal of government subsidy to this sector.