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Merino ewes cluster tightly around a steel feed wagon as golden winter sunrise light bathes the frosty South Australian pasture. The hardy wooled flock, their dense fleeces providing insulation against the crisp morning, huddle expectantly near the agricultural trailer, with more sheep grazing quietly in the misty paddock beyond. Delicate frost crystals glimmer on the grass, highlighting the rugged landscape of the South East region during a challenging drought season. The soft, pearlescent morning light gradually illuminates the scene, casting long shadows and revealing the textured landscape of rolling grasslands and distant treelines. This intimate agricultural moment captures the resilience of sheep farming - animals waiting patiently for supplementary feed during a harsh winter, their thick merino wool a testament to generations of breeding for survival in harsh Australian conditions. The feed wagon, a critical lifeline during drought, stands as a symbol of farmers' dedication to maintaining their herds through difficult environmental challenges.