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Merino rams cluster in the weathered steel-clad shearing shed at Wanganella & Polbooke Merino Studs, a historic Australian agricultural property in New South Wales. Golden autumn light filters through eucalyptus trees, casting soft shadows across the corrugated iron structure, highlighting the dense, silvery-grey fleece of these prized wool-producing sheep. The rams stand stoically on a raised metal walkway, their muscular frames and fine, tightly-packed wool reflecting generations of careful breeding at this renowned stud station. Rugged rural infrastructure frames the scene - industrial steel railings, a classic woolshed architecture that speaks to Australia's deep pastoral heritage, and the crisp, clear light of spring illuminating the landscape. The Australian Food & Agriculture Company's branding signals the professional, generations-old management of this elite merino breeding operation, where each animal represents the pinnacle of wool production genetics. This image captures the quiet dignity of Australian sheep farming - a delicate balance of animal husbandry, agricultural expertise, and connection to the land.