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Merino ewes graze contentedly across a lush pasture under a classic Australian pastoral sky of billowing white clouds and soft blue expanses. The dense, woolly flock displays the quintessential characteristics of Australia's premier wool-producing breed - thick, fine-quality fleeces in soft gray-white tones covering robust bodies. Scattered gum trees punctuate the distant landscape, suggesting this scene is likely in a prime sheep-farming region of New South Wales. Each ewe stands with the sturdy confidence of generations bred for harsh agricultural conditions, their compact muscular frames testament to careful genetic selection. The green grass beneath their hooves indicates recent rainfall and excellent grazing conditions, with the animals spreading across the paddock in a loose, relaxed formation. Some sheep graze intently, while others stand alert, periodically scanning their surroundings with the characteristic vigilance of well-managed livestock. The image captures the quiet productivity of Australian sheep farming - a delicate balance of animal husbandry, environmental understanding, and generations of agricultural expertise embodied in this tranquil rural landscape.