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Program: 'Fiji Fantastic' sheep breed sees countries national flock double in last decade

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Fiji is known for it's warm hospitality, crystal-clear waters, kava, and relaxed pace of life - but what about sheep?

In the last decade the countries national sheep flock has doubled and the government is keen to capitalise on the boom.

It's even got its own breed, called 'Fiji Fantastic'.

The countries National Director of Animal Health and Production Avinesh Dayal Dass said the industry is planning to expand its exports. 

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Fiji's own sheep breed has been exported to Samoa and Tonga as the industry grows and expands. 

Fiji, Pacific, Sheep Farming, Agricultural and Farming Practice