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National sheep flock to hit 15-year high as increasing cattle prices drive graziers in new direction

Record lamb production and exports have been forecast for 2023. (ABC News: Mary Lloyd)

Australia's sheep flock is expected to be the biggest it has been in 15 years, growing to 78.85 million head in 2023. 

The recovery comes after the national flock fell to 64 million in 2020 after years of intense drought.

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