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Merino ewes crowd the dusty livestock yards under a brilliant blue sky, their woolly bodies creating a sea of cream and gray. Two farmers stand amid the flock, one in a blue shirt and the other in a vivid green top, surveying the day's weaning operation with a working dog at their side. The paddock stretches out behind them, a lush green pasture dotted with mature eucalyptus trees, typical of the New South Wales agricultural landscape. Metal sheep yards with clean galvanized rails contain the densely packed mob, creating geometric lines that contrast with the organic shapes of the animals and surrounding landscape. Early morning sunlight casts sharp shadows across the dry earth, highlighting the careful management and precision of Australian sheep farming. This image captures the essence of rural agricultural practice - the careful husbandry, the connection between farmers and livestock, and the expansive, productive landscapes of inland Australia.