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A verdant pasture stretches beneath an expansive blue winter sky, dotted with gnarled eucalyptus trees casting long shadows across lush green grasslands. A flock of Merino sheep grazes peacefully, their woolly forms creating a living landscape against the vibrant South Australian terrain. A weathered green feed wagon stands prominently in the foreground, filled with supplementary feed - a critical lifeline during what locals call a "green drought" where the landscape appears fertile but lacks substantial nutritional content for livestock. The majestic ghost gum tree anchors the scene, its pale bark and twisting branches a quintessential symbol of resilience in the challenging agricultural environment of South Australia's southeast region. Soft clouds drift overhead, highlighting the delicate balance between abundance and scarcity that defines rural farming life. This image captures the essence of pastoral management - careful stock managering, strategic feeding, and the intricate relationship between farmer, livestock, and the unforgiving yet beautiful Australian landscape.