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Rugged pastoral winter unfolds across South Australia's southeast region, where a seasoned stock manager manages a flock of pristine merino lambs. Bundled in a high-visibility orange vest, navy beanie, and layered clothing, the farmer stands amid a sea of woolly bodies, carefully counting and monitoring the young stock. The pasture reveals a "green drought" phenomenon - lush grass belying the underlying water scarcity, with scattered eucalyptus trees casting long shadows across the undulating landscape. Hundreds of pure white lambs cluster in the foreground, their soft fleeces and pink ears creating a textural contrast against the weathered livestock yards and verdant paddock. Each lamb represents potential, their uniform appearance a testament to careful breeding and agricultural management. This scene captures the nuanced art of sheep farming - a delicate balance of human expertise, animal husbandry, and environmental adaptation that defines Australian agricultural resilience.