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Weathered hands grip the steering wheel of a well-worn utility vehicle as a seasoned farmer surveys his Merino flock grazing across a lush winter paddock in South Australia's South East Region. The green landscape belies the underlying challenges of a 'green drought', where pastures appear verdant but lack the depth of nutrition needed for robust livestock health. A coarse piece of feed—likely hay or supplementary fodder—dangles from the farmer's hand, a testament to the ongoing care and resilience required in Australian agricultural practice. The side mirror reflects the dense flock of white Merino sheep, their woolly forms creating a living carpet across the undulating grassland, punctuated by scattered eucalyptus trees on the horizon. Dressed in a dark beanie and warm layers, the farmer embodies the quiet determination of rural workers who navigate uncertain environmental conditions with pragmatic skill and deep connection to the land. This image captures the nuanced reality of modern sheep farming—a delicate balance of environmental adaptation, animal husbandry, and unwavering commitment to sustaining agricultural productivity.