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Merino-cross ewes graze contentedly on lush lucerne pasture, their dense cream-colored fleeces creating a seamless carpet against the verdant green groundcover. Gnarled, weathered river red gums frame the pastoral scene, their sprawling branches casting dappled shade across the summer pasture in New South Wales. The flock moves as a gentle, undulating wave, their soft woolly bodies pressed close together, creating a sense of collective calm and security in the open paddock. Ancient eucalypts stand as silent sentinels, their twisted trunks bearing witness to countless seasons of agricultural rhythm, while the sheep systematically nibble the high-protein lucerne, growing strong and preparing for market. Soft afternoon light filters through the tree canopy, highlighting the rich textures of bark and wool, creating a quintessential Australian agricultural landscape that speaks to generations of pastoral farming. The scene captures the harmony between carefully managed livestock and the resilient native landscape, a testament to sustainable agricultural practices in the Australian heartland.