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Merino lambs cluster tightly in the dusty sheep yards, their pristine white fleeces a stark contrast against the dry paddock ground. Two farm workers, dressed in classic rural workwear of jeans, boots, and broad-brimmed caps, carefully manage the drafting process using corrugated iron sheep yards beneath a classic Australian eucalyptus woodland. The soft green pasture and mature gum trees in the background suggest a 'green drought' condition - where the landscape appears verdant but lacks substantial growth. One worker stands balanced on the yard fence, surveying the flock with practiced concentration, while his colleague positions himself to guide the sheep's movement. The scene captures the quintessential rural Australian agricultural landscape - resilient livestock, experienced stockmen, and a timeless connection to the land under a wide, soft winter sky. The carefully maintained sheep yards, the healthy flock, and the surrounding landscape speak to generations of agricultural skill and adaptation in a challenging environment.