At 30 June 2005:
- Sheep numbers increased to 39.9 million, up 2 percent from 2004.
- Ewe hoggets put to ram were 3.2 million, up 21 percent from 2004.
- Manawatu-Wanganui region sheep, beef, dairy, and deer numbers rose, following the flood-affected 2004 season.
- The area planted in apples was 10,980 hectares, down 6 percent from 2002.
- Bay of Plenty continues to be the main kiwifruit and avocado growing region, with 9,100 and 1,900 hectares, respectively.
Year to 30 June 2005:
- There were 11,030 hectares of potatoes harvested.
- There were 5,230 hectares of onions harvested, down 7 percent from 2002.
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