The national sheep flock has dropped by 6.8 percent year-on-year, the biggest single year drop off in over a decade.

Drought continues to bite producers, however they’re being buoyed as prices continue to sit at around record levels.

Meat and Livestock Australia is forecasting the flock will reach 65.8 million head.

To find out more, rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with Market Intelligence Manager Scott Tolmie.