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Wool market agents cluster along the metal railings of a sun-drenched livestock sale yard, their keen eyes surveying a dense flock of merino sheep. Dressed in a uniform of blue work shirts, broad-brimmed agricultural hats, and weathered jackets, these rural professionals stand shoulder-to-shoulder in the Riverina region of New South Wales. A shade structure provides minimal relief from the harsh Australian midday light, while the tightly packed sheep fill the concrete holding pens below, their woolly backs creating a textured landscape of cream and pale gold. Each agent leans intently forward, assessing the quality, age, and potential market value of the livestock, their body language speaking to generations of agricultural trading expertise. The scene captures the quintessential rhythm of Australian rural commerce - a precise, unspoken choreography of evaluation, where decades of experience are measured in subtle glances and minimal gestures. This is more than a transaction; it's a cultural ritual that connects farmers, traders, and the fundamental economic pulse of the agricultural heartland.