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Merino sheep cluster tightly in a verdant pasture, their woolly forms reflected in the side mirror of a rugged utility vehicle. The soft winter light of South Australia's southeast region bathes the landscape in muted tones, highlighting the lush green grass - a deceptive sign of a "green drought" where pasture appearance belies limited growth and challenging agricultural conditions. The flock stands close together, a survival strategy in uncertain environmental circumstances, their fine-wooled bodies a testament to the resilience of Australian livestock. The vehicle's mirror frames a perfect composition, capturing the expansive paddock, distant tree lines, and clouded sky - a quintessential agricultural tableau that speaks to the daily realities of sheep farming. Merino wool, a cornerstone of Australia's agricultural export, is represented here in its most fundamental setting: the open grasslands where these adaptable animals thrive despite challenging conditions. The image encapsulates the delicate balance between pastoral beauty and agricultural survival.