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AgriShots Stock Description: A seasoned sheep farmer stands resolute in a lush winter paddock, navigating a livestock loading ramp filled with woolly merino ewes and lambs. Dressed in a vibrant orange and navy work jacket, a warm knitted beanie, and practical workwear, the farmer carefully manages the sheep draft with practiced skill. Sprawling eucalyptus trees frame the background, their silvery branches creating a quintessential South Australian agricultural landscape under a soft, overcast winter sky. The metal livestock trailer provides a stark geometric contrast to the organic shapes of the sheep and trees, representing the precision and infrastructure of modern sheep farming. Multiple generations of lambs and ewes are tightly packed in the drafting race, their dense fleece showing the robust health of a well-managed flock during what appears to be a "green drought" - a period when pastures remain green but may not provide optimal grazing conditions. This image captures the resilience, expertise, and daily labor that underpins Australia's critical sheep industry, showcasing the intricate relationship between farmer, livestock, and landscape.