Sheep farming in Wales

Sheep farming is an environmental issue in Wales. Much of the nation is rural countryside and sheep are farmed throughout Wales. The woollen industry in Wales was a major contributor to the national economy, accounting for two-thirds of the nation's exports in 1660. Sheep farms are most often situated in the country's mountains and moorlands, where sheepdogs are employed to round up flocks. Sheep are also reared, however, along the south and west coasts of Wales.

In recent years, the sheep population in Wales has seen a decline. As of June 2024, there were approximately 8.7 million sheep and lambs, marking the lowest level since 2011. This represents a decrease from 2017, when the total flock numbered over 10 million, constituting nearly a third of the British total.