A Herd Of Cows Grazing At Three Sisters And The Elephant Rock In New Zealand Stock Photo

New Zealand is an agricultural country. It is estimated that there are about 20 livestock per capita. Sheep are a source of the famous lamb and wool, which are exported all over the world. In addition, large cattle herds are kept here due to other major items of state exports - beef, milk, cheese and butter. Numerous deer farms are an integral part of the above-standard animal production in New Zealand. Cultivated crops include wheat, corn, barley, peas and apples. The number of vineyards in the country, from which high-quality wine comes, is growing. New Zealand`s original evergreen forests are mostly protected, sawmills and the paper industry are supplied with extensive cultures of conifers and eucalyptus trees. Fish such as hoki, sea bream and barracuda are caught in New Zealand waters, and crustaceans, including mussels, are kept off the coast.New Zealand`s industry is based mainly on the processing of local dairy products, crops, meat and fish. Other industries include the production of fabrics, aluminum and plastics.