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Merino sheep cluster around a utility vehicle on a sun-dappled paddock, their woolly forms creating a living carpet across the dry golden grasslands. A green feed trailer attached to the ute suggests a carefully managed supplementary feeding program during what appears to be a challenging seasonal period. Majestic eucalyptus trees frame the landscape, their gnarled branches and dense canopies providing a quintessential Australian agricultural backdrop of resilience and adaptation. The scene captures the essence of South Australian agricultural practice - a delicate balance of livestock management and environmental stewardship during a potential 'green drought' where pastures may look deceptively verdant but lack sufficient nutritional quality. The pale silver ute stands in stark contrast to the flock of pale-fleeced Merino sheep, a testament to the critical role of farmers in supporting their livestock through variable conditions. Soft winter light filters across the landscape, highlighting the textural richness of the sheep's fleeces and the undulating terrain, embodying the enduring spirit of rural Australian farming.