Argentina’s Patagonia sees sharp fall in sheep farms amid tough times
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Sheep farming in Argentina’s Patagonia declines as climate change and overgrazing damage pastures and farms.
Breakdown
- The number of sheep farms in Patagonia has dropped from around 1,200 to about 450-500. 18s
- Economic changes, rural depopulation, and climate change have made sheep farming more difficult. 32s
- Climate impacts include unpredictable rainfall and droughts, affecting pasture growth. 39s
- Many former sheep farms have been abandoned or converted into protected areas. 1m 23s
- There is ongoing debate between preserving the environment and maintaining traditional agricultural practices. 1m 43s