. Dairy farming and sheep shearing are popular occupations in Australia and New Zealand. Explain.
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Explanation:
Wool production is an important commodity in the Australian sheep industry. The value of the wool industry is approximately €2 billion. The price that producers receive for wool increased by 35% in the last year.Historically sheep were introduced to a large proportion of Australian pastoral regions. During the 1800's you could not transport live animals or chilled meat products easily, but wool was in demand and non-perishable. ... Rearing of sheep means to look after the sheep by providing them food, shelter and health care.Following the first export shipment of frozen meat in 1882 (see 15 February), sheep meat became a significant source of revenue as New Zealand forged a role as Britain's farmyard. For many, sheep symbolise New Zealand as a nation. The sheep population peaked at just over 70 million in 1982.