Sheep farms for sale in Spain
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What annual production can be obtained from sheep farms for sale?
The annual production of sheep farms for sale depends on the product being produced (meat, milk for cheese and dairy products, or wool).
Each year, approximately 588,000 tons of sheep's milk, 200,000 tons of sheep's cheese, 48,000 tons of meat, and more than 40,000 tons of wool are produced.
What are the best locations to find sheep farms for sale?
Sheep farms for sale are concentrated in regions with a greater tradition in raising this type of livestock.
In this sense, the communities with the most sheep farms for sale are Andalusia, which concentrates 18% of the total farms, Extremadura, Galicia, and Castilla y León.
What types of sheep are raised in the country?
In Spain, up to 51 breeds of sheep are raised, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Among the main breeds are Carranza, Castellana, Churra, and Merina.
Carranza. Native breed found in the mountainous areas of Asturias, Cantabria, León, and Vizcaya.
Castellana. Common in the northern plateau of Castile.
Churra. Considered one of the most relevant native Spanish breeds. Also found in Castilla y León.
Merina. Native to Spain. Available throughout much of the national territory, although more present in the southern and western regions of the peninsula.
How many sheep farms are there in Spain?
According to the 2020 Agricultural Census (the most recent), there are more than 61,000 sheep farms in Spain, totaling more than 16 million heads.
In terms of the number of farms, Andalusia leads with 10,174 farms and nearly 2.6 million heads. It is followed by Extremadura, with 9,142 farms and 3.8 million heads, and Castilla y León, with 7,273 farms and 2.7 million heads.
What is the importance of the sheep farming sector in Spain?
Spain is a leader in sheep farming in the European Union, with around 14 million heads, of which 80% are intended for meat production and only 6% for milk. By autonomous communities, Castilla y León, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura, Andalusia, and Aragón stand out as the main regions.
Although the consumption of sheep meat in the country is lower compared to other meats, Spain plays a relevant role as an exporter due to the quality of its products, certified by Protected Designations of Origin (D.O.P) and Protected Geographical Indications (I.G.P). Each year, it exports tons of sheep products to various countries in the EU and other parts of the world.
