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Merino lambs huddle tightly in a misty winter landscape of South Australia's southeast region, their pristine white fleeces contrasting against the sodden green pasture. Mature ewes stand protectively around their young, creating a dense flock beneath weathered eucalyptus trees that punctuate the grey-green horizon. The scene captures a classic "green drought" moment - where grasslands appear verdant but offer minimal nutritional value, challenging livestock survival. Soft morning fog softens the edges of the landscape, creating a sense of quiet resilience that defines Australian pastoral agriculture. Yellow ear tags mark each animal, a subtle reminder of careful livestock management in challenging environmental conditions. The flock's compact formation speaks to generations of breeding and careful mustering, embodying the quiet expertise of Australian sheep farmers who navigate unpredictable seasonal landscapes with strategic precision.