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Beneath an expansive winter sky in South Australia's southeast, a dedicated farmer tends to a flock of robust Merino sheep during challenging dry conditions. Dressed in a striking red and navy jacket, the farmer carefully distributes hay from weathered bales, providing critical sustenance to the tightly clustered sheep grazing on the sparse, golden-brown pasture. The woolly Merinos, with their dense fleeces adapted to harsh agricultural landscapes, huddle close to the hay, their gray-white bodies creating a textural contrast against the muted green and brown grasslands stretching to the distant horizon. Dust rises subtly around the feeding site, testament to the arid conditions challenging rural communities. The scene captures the resilience of Australian agricultural workers and livestock, embodying the profound connection between farmer and flock in managing survival through drought. Soft blue skies and wispy clouds offer a sense of hope, reflecting the enduring spirit of farming in one of Australia's most demanding agricultural regions.