Where in Australia are sheep farmed?

In Australia, sheep are farmed in many different regions, but some of the key sheep farming areas include:

- New South Wales: This state is home to the largest number of sheep in Australia, with around 35 million head of sheep. The main sheep farming regions in New South Wales are located in the central west and southern tablelands, as well as the Riverina and Western Plains regions.

- Victoria: Victoria is another major sheep farming state, with around 15 million head of sheep. The main sheep farming regions in Victoria are located in the western district, the Wimmera, and the Mallee.

- South Australia: South Australia has around 10 million head of sheep, with the majority located in the state's agricultural regions, such as the Eyre Peninsula, the Fleurieu Peninsula, and the South East.

- Western Australia: Western Australia is also a significant sheep farming state, with around 8 million head of sheep. The main sheep farming regions in Western Australia are located in the wheatbelt, the South West, and the Kimberley.

- Queensland: Queensland has a smaller sheep industry compared to the other states, with around 2 million head of sheep. The main sheep farming regions in Queensland are located in the Darling Downs, the Maranoa, and the Central West.

These are just some of the key sheep farming areas in Australia, and there are also sheep farms located in other parts of the country as well.