Falling wool prices prompted by a global shift to synthetic fibers led farmers to change what they do with their land, a ...

New Zealand has long been known for having more sheep than people, often the subject of light-hearted jokes abroad.

The vast number of sheep in New Zealand relative to the country’s scant human population has long been the subject of jokes ...

WELLINGTON—The vast number of sheep in New Zealand relative to the country’s scant human population has long been the subject of jokes aimed at New Zealanders abroad. It’s true: the country ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The vast number of sheep in New Zealand relative to the country’s scant human population has long been the subject of jokes aimed at New Zealanders abroad.

The ratio of sheep per person in New Zealand is reportedly on the decline at 4.5:1, which is less than its 22:1 peak in the ...

It’s true: the country is one of a handful in the world that is still home to more sheep than people. But humans are catching up, according to figures released on Tuesday. With a population of 23.6 ...

New Zealand's government works to bolster the competitiveness of the country's world-famous wool sector, as demand grows for ...

FILE - Farmer Ross Turner feeds his sheep hay in his snow covered paddocks on the outskirts of Christchurch, New Zealand, July 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Baker,File) WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP ...