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Early morning mist hangs low over the parched paddock as a rugged Toyota Landcruiser stands sentinel beside a tightly clustered mob of Merino sheep. The robust four-wheel drive, equipped with a robust bull bar and sporting a weathered agricultural license plate, breaks the monotony of the frost-covered landscape, its presence a testament to the resilience of South Australian farming. Wooden feed rails stretch out from the vehicle, providing a lifeline for the woolly flock during the harsh winter months of the state's southeast region. The sheep, their dense merino fleece a uniform grey-white, huddle close together, their bodies creating a living mosaic against the muted browns and greens of the drought-stricken pasture. A soft, diffused light filters through the morning haze, casting a ethereal quality over the scene and highlighting the unbreakable bond between farmer and flock in this unforgiving agricultural landscape. The image captures the raw essence of survival - a quiet moment of sustenance and hope in the challenging world of Australian pastoral farming.