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A seasoned farmer stands amidst a tightly packed pen of pristine white sheep, surrounded by weathered eucalyptus trees in a South Australian pastoral landscape. The lush green grass beneath the silvery-barked trees belies the challenging conditions of a "green drought", where the land appears verdant but lacks sufficient moisture for robust agricultural productivity. Carefully managing the flock, the farmer in a blue work shirt and cap moves among the woolly bodies, his experienced hands guiding the sheep within the sturdy metal yard gates. The crisp winter light filters through the gnarled tree branches, casting dappled shadows across the compact sheep yard, highlighting the woolly white coats of the livestock against the rich earth and weathered timber infrastructure. This image captures the resilience of Australian farmers and their livestock, navigating the delicate balance of survival in a challenging agricultural environment. The scene speaks to the quiet determination of rural communities, where every animal and every acre is carefully tended with generations of accumulated wisdom.