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Merino ewes cluster tightly around a robust Conron concrete water trough, their dense, silvery-grey fleeces creating a uniform mass against the muted olive pastures of rural New South Wales. The expansive paddock stretches beneath an overcast sky, with soft cumulus clouds drifting across a slate-blue backdrop, suggesting early autumn conditions typical of sheep country. Weathered fence posts define the boundary of the grazing area, while sparse native grasses and scattered ground vegetation indicate a landscape shaped by pastoral management. The Conron trough - a sturdy, utilitarian design familiar to Australian farmers - provides critical hydration for the flock, positioned strategically to support efficient livestock management. These woolly Merinos, prized for their fine, high-quality fleece, represent the backbone of Australia's agricultural export industry, their compact bodies testament to generations of careful breeding and robust pastoral practices. The scene captures the quiet, methodical rhythm of sheep farming - a quintessential narrative of Australian agricultural resilience and connection to the land.