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Merino ewes cluster tightly on a well-worn earth track, their woolly backsides presenting a uniform sea of cream and tan against the undulating pastoral landscape of New England, New South Wales. Mature eucalyptus trees frame the scene, their silvery-green canopies stretching across a softly clouded autumn sky, creating a quintessential Australian agricultural panorama. The fenced paddock reveals gentle hills dotted with scattered trees, a few distant cattle grazing in the background, highlighting the diverse livestock management of the region. These robust Merino sheep, renowned for their superior wool quality, move with a collective purpose, their dense fleece indicating excellent breeding and nutrition - a testament to the meticulous stud management practices of local farmers. The muted earthy tones of the landscape - pale grass, weathered fence posts, and soft brown ground - contrast beautifully with the rich cream of the sheep's coats, capturing the nuanced palette of a New England autumn. This image epitomizes the quiet industriousness of Australian pastoral farming: strategic, sustainable, and deeply connected to the rhythmic cycles of the land.