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Merino ewes cluster around a weathered green feed bin, their woolly forms scattered across a lush winter pasture in South Australia's verdant southeast. Silvery-white fleeces contrast against the emerald grasslands and scattered eucalyptus trees, creating a tableau of pastoral resilience during a green drought. The circular metal feeder overflows with golden grain, providing critical nutrition for the flock amid deceptively green but nutrient-poor landscape. Soft winter light filters through the scattered gum trees, casting long shadows across the paddock and highlighting the careful management of livestock during challenging seasonal conditions. These hardy Merino sheep represent the backbone of Australian agricultural practice - adaptable, robust, and carefully tended even when environmental conditions test the limits of pastoral sustainability. The scene captures the intricate balance between landscape, livestock, and the skilled husbandry that defines rural South Australian farming.