Beef cattle livestock numbers in New Zealand 2011-2023

As of June 2023, there were approximately 3.76 million beef cattle in New Zealand, a decrease from the previous year where there were around 3.82 million beef cattle in the country. The number of beef cattle, including bulls, steers, and cows fluctuated during the measured period.Livestock farming industry in New ZealandNew Zealand is well known for its superior livestock industry, especially in sheep and beef production. While the large sheep population in New Zealand has historical significance, it has declined significantly during the last ten years. The decline can be attributed to numerous factors, including the conversion of sheep farming land for alternative purposes such as urban expansion, the expansion of dairy farming, and the development of horticulture farming. Apart from sheep, there has also been a decrease in the number of lamb cattle.New Zealand’s dairy farming industryThe dairy industry is vital to the country’s broader agricultural sector. New Zealand’s cows produce milk processed into various dairy products, consumed locally and internationally. Thus, the dairy industry accounts for a significant amount of New Zealand's export revenue. The environmental challenges facing dairy producers nationwide have gained increasing attention from the public and environmental organizations. The degradation of water quality and greenhouse gas emissions associated with dairy cattle production are two key issues being discussed.

截至2023年6月，新西兰牛肉牛的数量约为376万头，较上一年度的382万头有所减少。在此测量期间，包括公牛、阉牛和母牛在内的牛肉牛数量波动不定。新西兰以其卓越的畜牧业而闻名，尤其是在羊毛和牛肉生产方面。尽管新西兰庞大的羊群具有历史意义，但在过去十年中，其数量已显著下降。这一下降趋势可归因于诸多因素，包括将牧场用于其他目的，如城市扩张、乳牛养殖的扩展以及园艺农业的发展。除了羊群外，羔牛的数量也有所减少。新西兰的乳牛养殖业对于该国的农业部门至关重要。新西兰的奶牛生产的牛奶经过加工成为各种乳制品，这些产品在当地和国际上均有消费。因此，乳牛养殖业占新西兰出口收入的重要份额。全国乳牛生产者面临的环境挑战已逐渐引起公众和环保组织的广泛关注。水质量下降和与乳牛生产相关的温室气体排放是两个关键讨论议题。